31
2025
-
10
Core Applications of Tungsten in Radiation Shielding
Classification:
【Summary Description】Leveraging ultra-high density (19.3 g/cm³) and superior radiation attenuation, metallic tungsten is critical for efficient γ/X-ray shielding
Leveraging ultra-high density (19.3 g/cm³) and superior radiation attenuation, metallic tungsten is critical for efficient γ/X-ray shielding.
Key advantages:
🔹 Space Efficiency: 30%-50% thinner than conventional materials at equivalent shielding performance
⚙️ Mechanical Robustness: High hardness & wear resistance, ideal for precision-moving parts (e.g. medical collimator blades)
🌡️ Environmental Stability: Extreme temperature resistance (melting point 3422°C) & corrosion resistance
♻️ Eco-Safety: Non-toxic, compliant with medical/nuclear industry standards
Primary Application Scenarios:
💉 Medical Field:
- Radiotherapy collimators (e.g. Gamma Knife MLCs)
- CT detector anti-scatter grids
- Radioisotope shielding containers
☢️ Nuclear Industry:
- Spent fuel transport cask shields
- Fusion device radiation barriers
🔍 Industrial Testing:
- X/γ-ray inspection machine shielding housings
- Oil well logging tool isolation components
🛰️ Precision Equipment:
- Portable source shields
- Aerospace cosmic-ray protection units
Common Material Forms:
🔘 Tungsten Heavy Alloys (W-Ni-Fe/Cu):
- Balance density (17-18.5 g/cm³) & machinability
- Dominant commercial applications
🔘 Pure Tungsten Components:
- For maximum temperature resistance
🔘 Tungsten Composites:
- Tungsten-polymer flexible shields for specialized protection
About YuXiang Advanced Technology & Materials LYYX AT&M Tech specializes in R&D and precision manufacturing of advanced tungsten alloys. Core offerings:
🛡️ Custom Tungsten Shielding Solutions:
- Medical collimators/Nuclear transport containers
✈️ High-Gravity Alloy Components:
- Precision parts for aerospace & instrumentation
⚡ Specialty Tungsten Products:
- High-temperature electrodes/Sputtering targets Leveraging proprietary sintering and CNC machining technologies to deliver full-process solutions from material to component.
▶️ Facing radiation shielding challenges? Submit your application parameters for customized tungsten solutions! Empower your critical equipment with high-density tungsten alloy protection!