The special composition of the radiation shielding glass from SCHOTT provides an optimum protection against X-rays and gamma rays in medical, industry and research work. The lead oxide content of RD50 and RD30 is more than 65 respectively 22 per cent by weight.

Radiation shielding glass RD 50 meets de requirements of IEC 61331-2 and DIN 6841.

Where to use RD50 2,1mm :
- Medical use with X-RAY generator from 80Kv to 200Kv*
- Medical use in CT scanner
- Medical use with C-ARM fluoroscopy
- Industrial use NDT with X-ray generator from 80Kv to 200Kv
- Médecine nuclear (TC-99m, Fe-59, Co-60, Co58, C-11, N-13, O-15, F-18)**.

* for tube voltage compliant to DIN EN 61331-1
** Other radioactive isotope on request


Lead equivalents in mm PB for RD50 2,1mm:

- 80KV : Lead equivalency 1,5mm
- 100KV : Lead equivalency 1,5mm
- 110KV : Lead equivalency 1,5mm
- 150KV : Lead equivalency 1,5mm
- 200KV : Lead equivalency 1,5mm


Technical data :
- Lead oxyde content 22%
- Thickness 5,00mm à 7,00mm
- Max. size : 2400 x 1100mm
- Weight : 35Kg/m²
- Noise attenuation Rw (C, Ctr) = 41 (-3, -3)dB

Optical properties :
- Refractive index at 20°C : 1,79
- Luminous transmittance (d=5,0mm) 85%

Chemical properties :
- Hydrolytic class as per DIN ISO 719 : HGB 1
- Lead oxyde content (PbO) >65%
- Heavy mettalic >70%