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Radiation Shielding Glass

Why use           Radiation Shielding Glass?           Applications           Product range+           Technical data

Optimal radiation protection

RD 50® by SCHOTT If rays penetrate the human tissue, there is risk of damage to the tissue and organs. RD 50® and RD 30, by SCHOTT, provide optimum protection, as they contain a high percentage of lead oxide, which absorbs the rays. In RD 50®, the number "50" refers to a minimum density of 5.05 g/cm³. In RD 30, the number "30" refers to a minimum desity of 3.13 g/cm³. The selection of which glass is appropriate is determined by the lead equivalent required for the particular application.

Health protection

Radiation Shielding Glasses RD 50® and RD 30 provide the best protection for:

Technicians monitoring the x-ray process in medicine and industry Technicians at mammography work stations (i.e. cancer therapy) Technicians in research and development (i.e. "glove-box")

The selection of RD 50® or RD 30 is dependant on the allowable dose of radiation for the particular application.

Minimal glass thickness

RD 50® provides high radiation absorption with a minimal glass thickness

Shock resistant

RD 30 can be thermally tempered and supplied as safety glass (ESG)

Insulated glass

RD 50® / RD 30 can be processed so that it can be used as insulated glass

Laminated glass

RD 50® / RD 30 can be laminated

Short delivery time

RD 50® /30 can be shipped within 3-4 weeks after order receipt

Glass versus synthetic (acrylic) material

X-ray protection glass RD 50® / RD 30 is much thiner and lighter than acrylic materials with a comparable lead equivalency. Thickness and weight comparison for a lead equivalent of 2.2 mm Pb: RD 50®      thickness:  7.0-8.5 mm / 0.28-0.33 in.         43 kg/qm / 8.8 lbs./rd2 in comparison to: Acrylic     thickness:  44.0-48.0 mm / 1.73-1.90 in.     74 kg/qm / 15.1 lbs./rd2

RD 50® and RD 30 are always edge processed; acrylic is not RD 50® and RD 30 are anti-static; therefore, they do not stain as easily RD 50® and RD 30 can be disinfected with UV-C RD 30 can be thermally tempered Insulated glass can be processed Laminated glass can be processed Synthetic material absorbs moisture RD 50® and RD 30 are: More resistant to disinfectants More scratch resistant Non-flammable