Characteristics

Glass type Density (g/cm3) Refractive index Cerium oxide content Lead oxide content Maximum doserate Maximum integrated dose RW 25 2.47 1.520 0 0 % 0.1 Gy/h 1000 Gy RS 25 2.50 1.520 2.50 % 0 % >104Gy/h > 108Gy RSG 32 3.22 1.584 1.70 % 33 % >102Gy/h >5 x 106Gy RW 36 3.6 1.620 0 % 45 % 0.1 Gy/h 1000 Gy RW 42 4.20 1.689 0 % 58.6 % 0.1 Gy/h 1000 Gy RS42 4.20 1.697 0.7 % 58.3 % 10 Gy/h 106Gy RWG 52 5.18 1.805 0 % 71 % 1 Gy/h 1000 Gy RSG 52 5.18 1.810 0.35 % 71 % 10 Gy/h 106Gy

The RS glass series are Non Browning or stabilised, i.e. cerium oxide doped to enhance radiation resistance