Radiation shielding glass

Product catalog summary

Introduction
SCHOTT is a global technology group with 130 years of experience in specialty glasses and materials. Their radiation shielding glass products, RD 30 and RD 50®, offer protection against gamma and x-ray radiation, making them suitable for hospitals, medical offices, and research laboratories.

Product Specifications
RD 30 is designed for low x-ray tube voltage, while RD 50® is suitable for high x-ray and gamma radiation. RD 50® contains 65% lead oxide by weight, and RD 30 contains 22%, providing effective radiation shielding. Both products comply with German and international standards, including DIN EN 61331-2 and IEC 61331-2.

Applications
SCHOTT radiation shielding glasses are versatile and can be used in viewing windows, doors, panorama glazing, and radiation protection for healthcare personnel. RD 30 is particularly useful in mammography screening, while RD 50® is ideal for x-ray rooms, operating rooms, and research laboratories.

Features and Benefits
The glasses are transparent, scratch-resistant, and offer high UV stability. They can be cut into various shapes and processed in multiple ways, such as laminated glass or insulating glass for sound or thermal insulation. RD 50® provides high x-ray absorption even in thin panes, ensuring safety while maintaining clear visibility.

Customization and Services
SCHOTT offers made-to-measure services, delivering RD 30 and RD 50® in various geometric shapes and with different treatments like edge grinding or laminating. They also provide contact information for related accessories and products.

Contact Information
For more information, SCHOTT can be contacted at their Mainz, Germany office via phone or email, with details provided in the document.

Catalog excerpts

RD 30 RD 50® Radiation Shielding Glass

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SCHOTT is an international technology group with 130 years of ex erience in the areas of specialty glasses and materials and advanced p technologies. With our high-quality products and intelligent solutions, we contribute to our customers’ success and make SCHOTT part of everyone’s life. SCHOTT works closely with architects and designers to extend the boundaries of design and create new opportunities for building culture – in terms of design and space, indoors and outdoors, aesthetics and functionality. That’s what makes SCHOTT a qualified partner for architecture. Cover: SCHOTT Radiation...

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Radiation shielding glass from SCHOTT provides a clear view while protecting against gamma and x-ray radiation. Whereas SCHOTT RD 30 is used for low x-ray tube voltage, SCHOTT RD 50® is designed to absorb high x-ray and gamma radiation. This makes both products an ideal choice in finding highly flexible solutions for hospitals, medical offices and research laboratories.

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On the safe side Reliable shielding and a clear view The materials used in SCHOTT radiation shielding glasses offer outstanding protection against gamma and x-rays. Lead oxide accounts for 65 % of the weight of RD 50® and 22 % of the weight of RD 30. SCHOTT’s radiation shielding glasses are thus ideal transparent alternatives to other shielding materials. Effective protection that is as clear as glass Thanks to its high density, RD 50 ® achieves high x-ray radiation absorption even when the glass is thin. It meets the standards outlined by the German Institute for Standardization, European Standardization...

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RD 50 ® – SCHOTT Radiation Shielding Glass SCHOTT radiation shielding glass Made-to-measure service SCHOTT delivers RD 30 and RD 50 ® radiation shielding glasses up to the maximum dimensions in e very conceivable geometric shape. Upon request, SCHOTT processes its radiation shielding glasses with a variety of different treatments: edge and beveled grinding or holes and openings are also p ossible as further processing into a glass laminate for even greater functionality. RD 30 and RD 50 ® can be processed into cast resin, film laminates and insulating glass, and the glasses can be screen...

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Advanced Optics fpiint production CAT_0009_OM ENGLISH/ROW 03140.25 kn/odd Printed in Germany

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