Application of Lead Substitute Shielding Materials for X and Gamma-Rays Attenuation in Diagnostic Radiology: A Review Article

Lead is the most widely used material for radiation protection in diagnostic radiology because its ability to attenuate x-rays is superior to other materials due to its high atomic number, high density, and its higher economic affordability. However, lead shields have serious disadvantages, such as...

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Main Authors: Arash Safari, Seyed Mohammad Javad Mortazavi, Pouya Saraei
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences 2022-12-01
Series:مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان
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Online Access:https://jims.mui.ac.ir/article_26276_b7bdbe2656b5764279f766d376693b8f.pdf