Lead Shielding for commercial, industrial & other custom applications, in-stock for bulk delivery now.
What is lead shielding? Lead shielding is used for radiation shielding, gamma ray shielding, and X-ray shielding
There are several forms of lead shielding depending on the application. Below are some of the types of lead shielding offered by Nuclead.
Pure lead and lead antimony alloy products are available in any size; standard sizes are shown below.
Lead Sheet
Custom lead sheet in custom sizes and alloys can be specially fabricated, ranging from 1/64″–3″ thick x 1/8″-96″ wide x lengths up to 25′, depending on your sound reduction material, radiation sheeting, or x-ray plate needs. Materials for neutron shielding and nuclear shielding are available.
Lead Foil
We provide any size to the tenth of a thousand (.0000″) from .0020″ to .0310″ thick. Widths 1/8″ wide and up to lengths up to 200′ long. Our foils are rolled on heavy-duty fiber cores. End caps can be provided to protect against shipping damage. This allows a perfect roll on your dock.
Lead Foil value added – We will laminate your foil with PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive), PSA will release paper, vinyl, or any other product specified. We can stamp, laminate, or assemble any application.
| Lbs per SF Common, Chemical or Antimonial Lead | Actual Thickness (inches) | Maximum Size (feet) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | Fraction | Width | Length | |
| N/A | 0.002-0.031 | N/A | 1.5 | 200 |
| 1 | 0.016 | 1/64 | 4 | 20 |
| 2 | 0.033 | 1/32 | 8 | 24 |
| 2.5 | 0.041 | 1/24 | 8 | 25 |
| 3 | 0.05 | | 8 | 25 |
| 3.5 | 0.058 | | 8 | 25 |
| 3.75 | 0.063 | 1/16 | 8 | 25 |
| 4 | 0.066 | | 8 | 25 |
| 5 | 0.082 | 1/12 | 8 | 25 |
| 6 | 0.1 | 1/10 | 8 | 25 |
| 6.5 | 0.105 | | 8 | 25 |
| 7 | 0.117 | | 8 | 25 |
| 7.5 | 0.125 | 1/8 | 8 | 25 |
| 8 | 0.133 | | 8 | 25 |
| 10 | 0.167 | 1/6 | 8 | 20 |
| 11.25 | 0.187 | 3/16 | 8 | 20 |
| 12 | 0.2 | 1/5 | 8 | 20 |
| 15 | 0.25 | 1/4 | 8 | 20 |
| 16 | 0.267 | | 8 | 20 |
| 20 | 0.333 | 1/3 | 8 | 20 |
| 22.5 | 0.375 | 3/8 | 8 | 15 |
| 24 | 0.4 | 2/5 | 8 | 15 |
| 30 | 0.5 | 1/2 | 8 | 15 |
| 40 | 0.667 | 2/3 | 8 | 15 |
| 45 | 0.75 | 3/4 | 8 | 15 |
| 60 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| 120 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
| 180 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 |
Lead Sheetrock
Lead sheet can also be found within lead sheetrock and lead-lined plywood. The lead sheet is laminated to sheetrock or plywood. Lead-lined sheetrock and lead-lined plywood are materials typically used in the construction of radiation shielded rooms, such as X-ray rooms in doctors’ and dentists’ offices.
The laminates are typically attached to the studs using drywall screws with lead screw shields (lead disks) attached and lead seam filler tape – another form of lead sheet – across the seams to prevent radiation leakage.
Lead Shielding effectiveness
The following table shows the minimum thickness of lead shielding required as a function of the generated X-rays’ peak voltage.
| X-Rays generated by peak voltages not exceeding | Minimum thickness of Lead | Weight per Square Foot in Pounds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimeters (mm) | Inches | ||
| 75 kV | 1 | 0.039 | 2.5 |
| 100 kV | 1.5 | 0.059 | 4 |
| 125 kV | 2 | 0.079 | 5 |
| 150 kV | 2.5 | 0.098 | 7 |
| 175 kV | 3 | 0.118 | 8 |
| 200 kV | 4 | 0.157 | 10 |
| 225 kV | 5 | 0.197 | 13 |
| 300 kV | 9 | 0.354 | 24 |
| 400 kV | 15 | 0.591 | 38 |
| 500 kV | 22 | 0.369 | 56 |
| 600 kV | 34 | 1.343 | 81 |
| 900 kV | 51 | 2 | 120 |
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