Do you know what is the best material for shielding X-rays?

The protective materials used to shield X-rays mainly include lead, iron, concrete and water. ‌ These materials have remarkable effects in protecting against X-rays, and each has different characteristics and application scenarios ‌12.

lead
Lead is one of the most commonly used materials for shielding X-rays. It has a high density and good X-ray absorption capacity, which can effectively reduce the penetration of X-rays. Lead materials in the form of lead plate and lead glass are often used for radiation protection in medical, scientific research and industrial fields ‌.

iron
Iron is also a commonly used shielding material, although its density is lower, but still has a certain shielding effect. Iron has advantages in terms of cost and machinability and is suitable for some specific protection needs ‌.

concrete
Concrete is often used for radiation protection of buildings because of its high density and good shielding properties. It can absorb and scatter X-rays, reducing their harm to the human body ‌.

water
Water is less absorbent of X-rays, but in some specific cases, such as water cooling systems, can be used as an auxiliary shielding material ‌.

Other materials
In addition to the above materials, there are some special materials such as lead boron polyethylene, which is widely used in the nuclear industry, medicine, scientific research and other fields. Pb-pe has the characteristics of light weight and high strength, which can effectively absorb and shield fast neutron, thermal neutron and γ radiation, and protect workers from the harm of high intensity radiation ‌.

The selection and application of these materials should be reasonably matched and used according to the specific protection needs and environmental conditions.