All x-ray aprons have lead in them. Lead has been the industry standard for radiation protection, but other metals like tin and tungsten can attenuate radiation just as well, or better. These metals …
Agarose: The Chemical That Keeps On Giving
From diagnosing diseases to separating molecules, the chemical agarose is used in a variety of medical and science applications. Believe it or not, agarose is actually derived from agar, which is …
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How-To Find The Right Size X-Ray Apron
Proper shielding is essential when protecting against radiation. X-ray aprons come in a variety of sizes, styles, product materials, colors, and patterns. Today we will be focusing on the sizing and …
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Lead Aprons: A New Fashion Trend?
Want to become the most popular Rad. tech in your department? Then maybe you should start updating your wardrobe. As radiation techniques advance, lead aprons have been progressing in stylish colors …
Everything You Wanted To Know About Pipette Tips And More!
It is hard to believe that simple, plastic molded disposable tips are the bread and butter of molecular biology, chemistry and the world of medicine. That's right, we are talking about pipette tips. …
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How To Properly Select A Pair Of Lead Glasses
Even the smallest exposure to x-ray radiation to the eye can cause radiation poisoning. The symptoms of radiation poisoning include weakness, nausea and hair loss. This is why lead glasses should be …
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