1, Medical Industry: Radiation Shielding – Laboratories, Hospitals, Dental Offices and Veterinary Clinics
2, X-ray and gamma-ray protection
3, 75% Used in Building Construction – Roofing, Flashing and Waterproofing
4, Corrosion Protection – Acid Storage and Handling – Autoclaves – Precipitators
5, Movable Lead Screens
6, Sound Barriers and Sound Proofing
7, Nuclear Energy Shielding
8, Tank Lining
9, Vibration Absorbers
X-Rays Generated by Peak Voltages Not Exceeding | Minimun Thickness of Lead in MM | Minimun Thickness of Lead in Inches | Weight per Square Foot in Pounds |
75kv | 1.0mm | 0.039" (5/128") | 2.5 lb |
100kv | 1.5mm | 0.059" (1/16") | 4 lb |
125kv | 2.0mm | 0.079" (5/64") | 5 lb |
150kv | 2.5mm | 0.093" (7/64") | 7 lb |
175kv | 3.0mm | 0.118" (1/8") | 8 lb |
200kv | 4.0mm | 0.157" (5/32") | 10 lb |
225kv | 5.0mm | 0.197" (7/32") | 13 lb |
300kv | 9.0mm | 0.354" (3/8") | 24 lb |
400kv | 15.0mm | 0.591" (9/32") | 38 lb |
600kv | 34.0mm | 1.343" (1-11/32") | 81 lb |
900kv | 51.0mm | 2.000" | 120 lb |