Product overviewLead shielding plates are manufactured from Grade 1 electrolytic lead with a lead purity of 99.994% by casting and rolling. Standard lead equivalent values range from 1 mmPb to 50 mmPb. Density typically 11.34 g/cm³. Thickness can be customized to project requirements.
Performance features- Designed for radiation shielding; effective at attenuating diagnostic X-rays.
- Smooth, homogeneous surface finish; customizable thickness per specification.
- Produced with strict dimensional control and supplied with test documentation; zero negative tolerance on specified thickness.
- High material purity and compact structure with no micropores, ensuring consistent attenuation.
- Good corrosion and acid–alkali resistance; stable chemical properties and high surface hardness for extended service life.
Technical parameters- Lead equivalent: 1–50 mmPb (customizable)
- Material grade: Grade 1 electrolytic lead
- Lead purity: 99.994%
- Density: 11.34 g/cm³
- Atomic weight: 207
- Melting point: 327 °C
- Manufacturing process: casting and rolling (rolled sheet metal)
- Surface: smooth and grain-free
- Thickness tolerance: zero negative tolerance on specified thickness
Applications- Radiology departments: Fixed shielding for X-ray rooms, CT rooms and diagnostic imaging suites.
- Radiation oncology: Shielding for therapy rooms and equipment that use ionizing radiation.
- Nuclear medicine: Shielding for imaging, therapy and handling of radioactive materials.
- Also used in radiation shielding construction, weighting and sound insulation applications.