Lead shielding thickness for dose reduction of 5 MeV electrons

Med Phys. 1989 Sep-Oct;16(5):807-8. doi: 10.1118/1.596432.

Abstract

The relative percent intensity reduction by lead (Pb) of 5 MeV electrons produced by Siemens Mevatron 77/74 for 5 cm diameter, 10 X 10, 15 X 15, and 20 X 20 cm2 cones both with and without buildup is measured. The thickness of lead (Pb) required to attenuate the intensity of the primary electron beam to 95% and 98% depends upon the cone size and upon the depth in phantom at which transmission measurements are made.

MeSH terms

  • Electrons
  • Health Physics
  • Humans
  • Lead
  • Radiation Protection / instrumentation*
  • Radiotherapy Dosage*
  • Radiotherapy, High-Energy*

Substances

  • Lead