When it comes to radiation shielding, lead has been the ideal choice for decades now. Lead shielding happens to be cheap; it is easy to process and provides lead radiation shielding that everyone can rely on. However, in recent years, there has been a growing concern in the healthcare industry regarding the mining, processing, handling, and disposal of lead. As …
Read more...
Radiation in the workplace is a serious concern, but nuclear shielding products exist to protect workers at medical facilities and nuclear power plants. Canada Metal has been committed not only to providing dosimeters for regulation purposes but also easy-to-use ones that are perfect for various needs.
The goal is to reduce the number of harmful …
Read more...
Radioactive materials are relied on in various industries, including the medical, engineering, and energy fields. They are powerful and helpful in diagnosing or treating people or as a power source for high-energy resources. For that reason, the methods for shielding people from radiation must come in a variety of forms. Because radioactive materials are so powerful, they must be properly …
Read more...
Nuclear radiation is not something that anyone wants to be exposed to, even for a couple of seconds. Unfortunately, this radiation is extremely powerful and is capable of passing through the walls of most houses and buildings. That is why it is helpful to have nuclear shielding, which can help to keep the harmful radiation outside.
But in order …
Read more...Lead remains the most commonly used material for radiation shielding because of its ease of application, cost-effectiveness, and superior ability to reduce gamma radiation. Industry-standard radiation shielding products use lead-based materials in many applications. With a deeper understanding of lead exposure’s risks, some industries are moving towards lead-free materials.
Radiation use is widespread across many industries, including:
Comments or questions are welcome.
Montreal: 
