Lead Shot

Shot is commonly used for shielding in where cracks and voids exist. They are convenient for sealing unexpected radiation leaks around pipes, cracks, crevices and other unforeseen situations.

Lead shot is available from stock in 25 LB bags or produced to order in 45 gallon drums (2500lbs). A #8 or .090" (2.29mm) shot is stocked, however we can produce custom sized shot to your specifications.

Density Comparisons of Commonly Used Materials
Pure Lead 708 LBS. Per Cubic Foot	Steel 490 LBS. Per Cubic Foot	Lead Shot 470 LBS. Per Cubic Foot	Steel Punchings 265 LBS. Per Cubic Foot	Concrete 133 LBS. Per Cubic Foot
Size Reduction Lead Shot to Lead – 33.6% Steel Punchings to Lead – 62.5% Concrete to Lead – 81.2% Steel to Lead – 30.7%

Lead Shot Sizes Available Diameter of Lead Shot
SIZE	Diameter in Inches	Diameter in Millimetres
2	.150	3.81
4	.130	3.30
5	.120	3.05
6	.110	2.79
7-1/2	.095	2.41
8	.090	2.29
8-1/2	.085	2.16
9	.080	2.03

MarShield is able to provide custom sized shot bags which are sewn into ballistic nylon bags. Bags can be manufactured to be flexible, enabling them to be molded to fit your shielding application. Screen printing of the bags is also available for ease of identification.