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X-Ray Shield Material

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DEJPLX

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I'm looking for a replacement for lead used as X-Ray shielding in a CT scanner collimator. Are there any plastics that have been used for X-Ray shielding?
 
I would doubt it, unless if it is highly loaded with high atomic number species.

 
Yes RTP Company has several grades for this purpose. Typically they are a barium sulphate filled. Other additives are used depending on the opacity desired.
 
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