Sheet Lead and Its Uses

Sheet lead is the most malleable thing and has the high limpness value. In this article author explains about the properties of Sheet Lead and its uses.

The most interesting property of Lead sheets is that it can be easily bent, shaped and formed to suit all applications. For radiation shielding it is always recommended to go for Sheet Lead with a consistent and high density manufactured from pure lead conforming to ASTM B-29, B-749 and Federal QQ-L-201F, QQ-L-171E. Sheet Lead is built into a variety of structures, such as walls, doors, window frames and cabinetry to provide the necessary shielding protection. You can buy sheet lead by the pound and is available in rolled or sheet form.

An expert from Mediray^TM discusses about their Sheet Lead, saying “Medi-Ray^TM's proprietary fabrication machinery will enable customers to attain the greatest utilization of any sheet lead product.

Medi-Ray maintains an inventory of standard thicknesses including .020", .062", .125" and .250". Sheet lead can be supplied with various antimony levels to enhance durability and assist in maintaining dimensional tolerances. Adhesive backing and numerous coatings are available.

Medi-Ray also maintains lead foil in .004" to .008" thicknesses to accommodate the lead lining of medical equipment with intricate shapes.” (Ref: Mediray^TM, http://www.mediray.com/product_category/products/sheet_lead)

Sheet Lead Uses

• Lead Sheets are commonly used in medical radiation construction projects, sheet lead can be built into walls, doors and frames to protect medical personnel from gamma rays.
• It can also be used to stop radiation leakage from cut-outs and penetrations in lead-lined walls.
• Sheet lead’s high limpness value and its consistent density make it a very good sound damper and very effective at isolating vibration.
• It is highly resistant to environmental and chemical corrosion, and so can be used in nearly any indoor or outdoor application.
• It is a desirable product to use for tank linings for corrosive acids and strong industrial chemicals and corrosion resistant sealing gaskets.
• It is equally practical for use in salt water applications and is very good for roofing applications where it resists the effects of acid rain.
• It is waterproof and is often used as the waterproof barrier beneath fountains, reflecting pools and even shower stall bases.

Mediray^TM : Mediray^TM is devoted to innovation in lead metal technology. Since 1974, Mediray^TM has been the largest supplier of radio-pharmaceutical shipping containers. Mediray^TM is mainly known for shielding radioactive products, X-ray, PET, CT or MRI equipment. For any further enquiry or to get free quotes call at 877-898-3003 / 914-979-2740 or fax at 914-337-4620. You can send e-mails at sales@mediray.com. Office is located at 150 Marbledale Road, Tuckahoe, New York 10707. Visit http://www.mediray.com/ for more information.