High-density glass with lead oxide for X-ray and gamma radiation shielding. Standard, custom, and jumbo sizes for hospital construction projects in Mexico.
What is Leaded Glass?
Leaded glass contains approximately 65% lead oxide by weight. This high density allows it to absorb ionizing radiation (X-rays and gamma radiation) comparable to solid lead, but with the advantage of being completely transparent.
It is installed in observation windows that allow medical staff to monitor patients during radiological procedures. Polished surfaces are scratch-resistant and do not discolor with prolonged radiation exposure.
Lead Equivalencies
Greater thicknesses available on request for high-energy applications.
Characteristics
65% lead oxide by weight. Radiation absorption comparable to solid lead with full transparency.
Scratch-resistant surfaces that do not discolor with prolonged radiation exposure.
High optical transmission for clear patient observation during radiological procedures.
From standard pieces to jumbo formats. Cut to your hospital project specifications.
Applications
Observation windows for diagnostic radiography. Allow patient monitoring from the protected control area.
Control windows for CT scan rooms. Require greater protection (10–12mm) due to equipment energy levels.
Windows for areas handling radioactive materials. Protection against higher-energy gamma radiation.
Observation windows in radiotherapy bunkers. High-energy applications that may require special thicknesses.
Radiation research, materials testing laboratories, and nuclear research centers.
Comprehensive construction projects requiring multiple observation windows with uniform specifications.
Common Questions
Millimeters of lead equivalent — the unit measuring glass shielding capacity. An 8mm glass with 1.8 mmPb offers the same protection as 1.8mm of solid lead. Required thickness depends on equipment and radiation energy in your facility.
Depends on equipment type and radiation energy. Standard X-ray rooms typically require 8mm (1.8 mmPb). CT and higher-energy equipment require 10–12mm (2.3–2.7 mmPb). Your project's medical physicist or radiation engineer will determine the exact specification.
Yes. Beyond standard sizes (up to 36x72 inches), we can provide larger format pieces for big observation windows. Leaded glass is significantly heavier than standard glass, so jumbo pieces require special installation and structural support considerations.
We focus on hospital construction projects — new facilities, imaging area renovations, and expansions. For individual replacement pieces in standard sizes, we recommend local medical equipment distributors.
Tell us about your project — number of rooms, equipment to install, required thicknesses — and we'll quote leaded glass with the exact specifications you need.
WhatsApp · Quote Leaded GlassWe serve hospital construction projects with multiple windows. For individual standard pieces, contact local medical equipment distributors.