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Radiation Safety: Lead Lined Containers

Lead Shielding Guide

Lead-Lined Wood Storage Box - Radiation Shielding Container

  

This handcrafted wood storage box is internally lined with lead. Available lead thicknesses are : 1/32", 1/16" and 1/8" thick lead, making it ideal for safely containing and shielding radioactive materials. Designed with both function and form in mind, the box offers a classic look with a friction-fit lid and durable wood construction. Each box is custom built, so slight variations in appearance and size may occur due to the handmade nature of the product.

This lead-lined box is suitable for laboratory use, educational settings, industrial applications, and secure transport of small radioactive sources.

Key Features:
  • Lined with lead for radiation shielding
  • Durable solid wood exterior with classic design
  • Handmade construction – each box is unique
  • Ideal for radioactive material storage and transport
  • Friction-fit lid for secure closure
NOTE:
These boxes are not sealed units and are intended for controlled environments. Handle with care, especially when storing materials that emit radiation. Weight approximately 7 lbs.

⚠ California Proposition 65 Warning:
This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Avoid direct contact with the lead lining. Exposure may occur if the product is damaged or improperly handled.

For more information, please visit: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov


Dimension Type Length Width Height
Outer Dimensions 7.25" 5.5" 5"
Inner Dimensions 5.25" 4.0" 3.25"
Name Shielding Cost
Radbox-03 1/32” thick lead $99.95
Radbox-03HD 1/16” thick lead $119.95
Radbox-03XD 1/8” thick lead $159.95





Lead Pigs

Plastic shelled lead storage containers for radioactive material, known in the industry as 'Pigs', The internal container is a solid cast lead container fabricated for nuclear material containment. Safely store your uranium ore, radioactive Isotopes, and other radioactive samples. The plastic shell protects you from physically touching lead, which is a toxic metal.

LP-01 (Refurbished)

The LP-01 pig includes a laminated label that you can record the contents.

The are three styles of LP-01 tops, one locking and two pop tops.

You will receive one of the three versions of LP-01. The version you will receive depends on our refurbished inventory. LP-01 pop top is shown below, other LP-01 versions are shown in more pictures link. More Pictures


LP-01 (Locking 2 Piece and 3 Piece)
Height: 3.5"
Diameter: 2.25"
Inner Dimensions: (approximate)
1.1"(inside diameter) x 2.4"(inside depth)
Weight: (approximate): 2 lbs.1 oz.

LP-01 Pop Top
Height: 3.75"
Diameter: 2"
Inner Dimensions: (approximate)
1.25"(inside diameter) x 2.375"(inside depth)
Weight: (approximate): 2 lbs.

lp-01 views

LP-01- $30.00

Lead Pig

LP-04/05 (Refurbished)

A B C Weight
LP-04 2" 3.5" 1.0" 1 lbs 6 oz.
LP-05 2.4" 3.9" 1.25" 2 lbs 12 oz.
Lead Pig

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





LP-Mini (Refurbished)

Lead Pig

The LP-Mini pig does not have a plastic shell. The exterior is painted with grey acrylic paint.  

Height : 2.25"

Diameter : 1.25"(Outer) ,

Inner Diameter :1.12"

Weight: 7 oz.

 

 

LP-Mini - $17.95

Lead Pig

LSD-5 - Lead Pig

The LSD-5 Lead Shield is cast lead used to enclose our one-inch diameter disks.

Specifications:

  • Exterior Dimensions: 2.25” x 3.6”
  • Interior Dimensions: 1.25” x 2.65”
  • Wall Thickness: 0.5”
  • Weight: 4.7 lbs (2.13 kilograms)

The exterior is painted and placed within a vinyl cap.

LSD5 Lead Pig
LSD-5 - $90.00

New Lead Pig with Vinyl Shell

Write-on laminated label

Laminated Write-on label


Label Dimensions (approximate)
3.5" x 2.25"





RAD-LABEL - $1.00

Write-on Laminated label

Small Metal Tin

Small Metal Tin


Great for storing samples. Container Dimensions (approximate)
2.5" Diameter x 1.75" Height;

Includes label marked "Radioactive Materials"






RAD-TIN - $4.99

Small Metal Tin



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