There are some jobs that are riskier than others. This may include an increased chance for a person to get injured or exposure to harmful chemicals and substances. In some cases, this may include a person being exposed to radiation, which means they will require radiation shielding. What Is Radiation? Radiation is found all throughout […]
Interlocking lead bricks are one of the best ways to shield certain areas from the harmful effects of radiation. These bricks can be custom manufactured to meet the needs of any space, whether it’s a medical laboratory, doctor’s office, or a nuclear research facility. They come in a range of sizes and styles to help […]
Lead is one of the best materials used in radiation protection. Interlocking lead bricks offer outstanding features and benefits because of their versatility. They are available in a wide range of standard and custom sizes, including corner units. Canada Métal North America offers ISO standard 7212 lead brick designs and ISO standard 9404-1:1991 lead brick […]
Those in industry who work with metals, metal components, and metal machinery, and are familiar with the frustration of machine and component failure due to the galling of metallic surfaces, will appreciate a solution to this problem through a practice known as “babbitting.” Babbitting refers to the coating of a metal surface, casting, or bearing […]
The outer components of marine and defense vessels are constantly being threatened by the surrounding water. Over time, corrosion can lead to a loss of integrity in the structure, hence the use of marine anodes. Understanding Corrosion Most metals immersed in water are subject to rust and disintegration caused by electrochemical corrosion. Marine lead anodes […]
Zinc anodes protect the metal parts of submerged structures by inhibiting the rate at which the metal corrodes. Sacrificial anodes are the main component in cathodic protection, a technique used to control the corrosion of a metal by setting it up as the cathode of an electrochemical cell. In other words, a sacrificial metal that […]
Wire solder is a fusible metal alloy with a melting point that is low enough to be melted with a soldering iron or soldering gun while still having the attributes to meet specific applications. Solder is used to bond metal workpieces together and its applications are extensive. Solder is commonly used in, electronics, heating, air […]
Plating anodes are, in fact, made of lead alloys of different compositions for greater conduction of electricity and corrosion resistance. Each type of lead anode has benefits that make it suitable for different applications. Lead anode alloys generally consist of tin, silver, and antimony. The favored alloys, based on the specific application, are lead- antimony […]
Sheet lead is the material of choice for many applications involving the attenuation of gamma radiation. Gamma radiation attenuation – that is, gamma ray shielding – takes place because of the interaction of the radiation to the shielding material. Gamma rays consist of high-energy photons that move at the speed of light, and these photons […]
Those in need of lead plumbing joints – as well as other lead-based products – will appreciate the expertise and deliverables of Canada Metal. Lead is a very malleable metal that offers extensive benefits in plumbing applications. Lead is extremely stable and endurable. The ductile property of lead – and the fact that it can […]