Schott RD50 – radiation shielding glass
Customers in architecture, science and medicine are turning to SCHOTT RD50 radiation shielding glass. Much finer and almost weightless, as opposed to acrylic, RD50 provides superior protection as it contains 65% of lead oxide, which is the material that absorbs the harmful rays.
Importance of refractory metals
These elements display several of the characteristic properties of refractory metals that have made them and their alloys so valuable in a wide range of industrial applications. These include high melting point, high density and exceptional resistance to wear and tear and to various forms of corrosion.
X-ray radiation protection windows
Few people are unaware of the consequences of exposure to radiation from X-ray machines and other sources. However, even fewer understand how window glass can provide protection from those harmful effects.
Tungsten Rod and its uses
Tungsten rod, the powdered form of the metal, and various alloys are now being used in a growing range of applications. With its incredibly high melting point of around 3410 °C, it is, for example, the ideal choice of material from which to construct the containers and related equipment necessary for the smelting of other metals.
X-Ray shielding with glass
Apart from aiding crucial medical applications, there are now many additional uses for x-ray shielding glass both in the world of research and in industry.
Sintered refractory metals
An alternative means by which to fashion materials into some desired form, sintering makes use of heat and pressure to compact and bind particles together without the need to actually liquefy them. The use of this type of procedure is particularly valuable in the case of elements such as tungsten.
Advancement of glass for architectural purposes
Over the years, SCHOTT architectural glass and its other innovative products have, quite justifiably, earned international acclaim for their exceptional quality and reliability.
Products of technical glass manufacturers
We can sit in the comfort of a lounge and enjoy the warmth produced by a wood burner or coal fire, protected from the danger of flying sparks and embers by a variety of glass that is the technical equivalent of asbestos, created by leading manufacturers such as SCHOTT.
Management of arcing between electrical contacts
There are a variety of techniques in use to supress the tendency for arcing to occur between contacts. One approach makes use of a “snubber”, a device consisting of a small resistor and capacitor connected in series that acts to prevent the rapid rise in voltage that can lead to the formation of an arc.
Fire resistant glazing
While an electric heater may serve as an effective source of warmth, a hearth filled with burning logs or coals creates a greater feeling of well being, as well as adding to the visual impact and ambience of a room. However, without a guard to trap stray sparks or hot coals, they are a danger.