What makes lead (Pb) a good radiation shield?

Lead metal is the preferred material for radiation shielding. The reason is that lead is highly effective in providing protection from sources of radiation. read more

Lead is a good shield for certain kinds of radiation, but not all. In particular, it has a high absorption coefficient for gamma rays and x-rays. But it doesn't do a particularly good job of absorbing neutrons. For that purpose, materials that contain a large amount of hydrogen atoms, such as water or some kinds of plastic, perform much better. read more

Lead metal is the preferred material for radiation shielding. The reason is that lead is highly effective in providing protection from sources of radiation. Because of this, it is the standard used in the design of radiation protection systems. read more

There are typically three standard levels of lead equivalency protection for traditional lead radiation shielding garments including 0.25mm, 0.35mm and 0.5mm. Lead (Pb) Composite Shielding. Lead composite shielding is a mixture of lead and other lighter weight metals. read more