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3. Safety Instructions
Head that emits soft X-
ray during operation must be shielded for users’ safety. Since
the shielding rate differs depending on the material, please refer to the following
materials to design the shield.
● Point A: Shielding 10cm from the front of the X-ray window
Shielding Material
Thickness [mm]
Stainless steel
0.2
Aluminum
3
glass
5
PVC
4
Acrylic
46
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The above shield thickness design is only suitable when
the
shield is 10cm away from
the source of the X-ray. If the distance is shorter, the thickness must be increased.
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After shielding, the leaked radiation level must be lower than the legal limit (10μSv/h).
