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On top of the mechanical issues, CRT glass also functions as x-ray shielding, for which reason it is leaded (Pb). You can't really make that part lighter. http
by perihelions 2y ago
On top of the mechanical issues, CRT glass also functions as x-ray shielding, for which reason it is leaded (Pb). You can't really make that part lighter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathode-ray_tube#Body https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathode-ray_tube#Body
https://www.epa.gov/hw/frequent-questions-about-regulation-used-cathode-ray-tubes-crts-and-crt-glass https://www.epa.gov/hw/frequent-questions-about-regulation-u...
(This isn't really an answer to the overall question—just a narrow observation of interest).
- MBCook 2y agoOh I didn’t know that. Neat.
- throwaway2037 2y agoThis is an interesting point. Does anyone know how much lead would be in a 21 inch monitor?
- RetroSpark 2y agoAccording to [0], about 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs). Surprisingly this is mostly in the neck and funnel of the tube - the screen itself uses different metals because lead would affect its optical performance. [0] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878029616001213 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187802961...