Question

What type of shielding is normally used to protect against X-rays?

Answer 1

X-rays:

• X-rays are a type of Electromagnetic radiation.
• When the excited inner shell electrons release their excess energy, high-energy photons or X-rays are produced.
• They have high energy levels than those of UV and visible light.

Protection against X-rays:

• As X-rays are high-energy radiations, therefore, high-density Lead is used as shielding to protect against X-rays.
• Very thick glasses of certain refractivity can also be used to protect against X-rays.