X-rays,
CT scans, MRI scans and other radio pharmaceuticals equipment are used to
detect improper functioning of internal organs and to cure certain diseases.
However, overexposure to the radiations emitted by these types of equipment can
be dangerous. Therefore, to regulate the intensity of radiation scattered by
these equipment, they are shielded with lead.
One
primary property of lead that makes it ideal for shielding material is its density.
Other properties such as its high degree of application flexibility, extreme
level of stability, and high atomic number also make it ideal for radiation
shielding.
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