Re: Radiation-Proof Uniform?

[Ted de Castro <tdc@XRAYTED.COM>]

Interesting - in the diagnostic radiology energy range (approx. 30 keV

eff) - _NOTHING_ has 8 times the mass attenuation coefficient of lead!

ie. "At approximately one-eighth the weight of older,traditional leaded

garments, Demron provides comparable radiation blocking" : (100 kVp with

2.5 mmAl inherent approx = 26 keV eff - first hvl).  In fact even up to

100 kV - still the same observation.







"Hart, Tim P GS (RASO)" wrote:

> 

> From http://www.compositesnews.com/articles.asp?ArticleID=1572

> 

> NEW RADIATION PROTECTION OFFERED AGAINST TERRORISM

> 

> September 12, 2002 - Radiation Shield Technologies announces Demron, the

> first ionizing/nuclear radiation blocking fabric.

> 

> Radiation Shield Technologies (RST) of Miami, Florida has unveiled the

> world's first ionizing/nuclear radiation blocking garment - Demron(TM). This

> debut will take place at the inaugural Homeland Security Summit to be held

> September 17-20, 2002 in Atlanta, Georgia.

> 

etc.

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