Barium sulfate plates are a composite material with numerous excellent properties; the following is a detailed summary of its characteristics:

I. Physical Properties

Density and Hardness:

Barium sulfate plates have a high density, typically around 4.5 grams per cubic centimeter, with a specific gravity of 4.3 to 4.7.

Medium hardness, with a hardness value of 3~3.5, and strong support.

Wear and corrosion resistance:

Excellent wear resistance, capable of withstanding external force abrasion.

Highly corrosion-resistant, capable of withstanding the erosion from sulfur dioxide and water vapor in the atmosphere, and does not react with most chemicals.

Stability:

Chemically stable, insoluble in water, acids, alkalis, or organic solvents.

No decomposition occurs under high temperatures; excellent thermal stability.

II. Radiation Protection Characteristics

Barium sulfate plates possess a strong ability to absorb X-rays and gamma rays, effectively blocking radiation and preventing harm to the human body. This characteristic makes them widely applicable in fields such as hospitals and nuclear industries, including X-ray rooms, CT rooms, radiology departments, nuclear medicine departments, and radiotherapy departments, where radiation protection is necessary.