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GregBurdeshaw
GregBurdeshaw: 1 year ago

Are there any lead like substance that can be very flexible and light like cloth but still block radiation?

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Walt_OReagun
Walt_OReagun: 1 year ago

Nope. If there were, hospitals and other places that use radiology (x-rays, etc) would use it instead of lead-lined vests.

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crowtrobot
crowtrobot: 1 year ago

not light weight they are all heavy

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GregBurdeshaw: 1 year ago
are there any under discusion that could be used in the future with the advancement of tech?
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crowtrobot: 1 year ago
i really dont know.i know they use lead crystal glass now so that nay help
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GregBurdeshaw: 1 year ago
thanks
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mark5454
mark5454: 1 year ago via iPhone

Yes

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