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 5,0mm :
- Medical use Gamma camera
- Medical use PET SCAN
- Medical use with C-ARM fluoroscopy
- Industrial use NDT with X-ray high voltage generator
- Médecine nuclear (TC-99m (Lead eq 4,6mm), Fe-59, Co-60, Co58, C-11, N-13, O-15, F-18)**.

** Other radioactive isotope on request


Lead equivalents in mm PB for RD50 5,0mm:

- 80KV : Lead equivalency 5,0mm
- 100KV : Lead equivalency 4,9mm
- 110KV : Lead equivalency 4,9mm
- 150KV : Lead equivalency 4,9mm
- 200KV : Lead equivalency 4,6mm


Technical data :
- Lead oxyde content 22%
- Thickness 16,00mm to 19,00mm
- Max. size : 1500 x 800mm
- Weight : 96Kg/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%