Tungsten alloy's high atomic number and density offer superior radiation protection and outperform conventional shielding material, lead, making them more advantageous. With tungsten alloys, it is possible to achieve the same level of radiation absorption with a thinner profile and lighter mass. Moreover, these materials do not undergo deformation or become radiologically contaminated through extended use. This makes it efficient and economical in industrial and medical applications, especially those requiring precise spatial and structural load restrictions.
In medicine, tungsten alloys are used in the containers that safely store radioisotopes so that the operators and patients are shielded from radiation during radiographic imaging (including thyroid scans and organ function evaluations). In the protective radiation field of medicine and industry guarding against radiation isotopes, it also performs well in the handling and transport of radioactive isotopes. By optimizing the use of components, tungsten alloy containers mitigate the risks of radiation while resource consumption is minimized, thus, they become the best solution for medical and industrial operational radiation exposure protection.
Normally, the container undergoes an integrated molding process, is smooth surfaced and corrosion resistant externally, while internally, it can be tailored to the various radiopharmaceuticals' storage specifications. Its seal design provides effective containment of radiation leakage while maintaining portability and ease of usability for operational purposes, making it serve the twin demands of medical and surgical institutions' efficiency and industrial safety.
With its material properties and protective characteristics, tungsten alloy X-ray shielding containers offer effective and safe radiation shielding solutions for medical and industrial use for diagnosis purposes and at the same time advance the sustainable development of radiation safety technology.
1. X-ray and gamma ray absorption is remarkable with tungsten alloy, making its shield performance astounding. Its density also doesn't come cheap, ranging from 16.5 to 18.75 g/cm³, which is 60% over the density of lead.
2. Despite being an alloy, tungsten is far less toxic than lead, which puts humans and the environment at less risk of contamination. As a non-toxic alloy, tungsten does not pose a threat to the environment.
3. The combination of metal, non-porous, non-rupture, abrasion-resistant, and tungsten alloy leads to incredibly low absorption, high structural strength, and exceptional endurance to all mechanical forces. This gives it an exceptional service life.
4. Furthermore, using tungsten alloy for containers means there are drastic reductions in both volume and weight when compared to lead containers.
For X-ray machines, CT scanners, etc. For protecting the medical staff and patients from radiation harm. For storing and transporting radioactive medical substances like cobalt-60, cesium-137, and so forth, for the safe handling of the radioactive materials. For shielding PET syringes to protect the medical staff from the radiotracers' injection, their safety is ensured. For containing and manipulating the radioisotopes during the radioactive experiment, it prevents radiation from leaking to protects the researchers' safety. For non-destructive industrial testing subdivisions like weld testing and material flaw detection, it is used to store and transport radioactive isotope sources, ensuring ensurinthe g safety of the detection process. For supporting materials, our operators used X-rays to shield and protect during the process anthe d equipment.
Material | 95WNiFe alloy |
Shield Thickness | Tungsten(2-2.5mm) |
Volume | Customized |
Density | 17.0g/cm3-18.5g/cm3 |
Size | Customized |
Finishing material | Silver polish the surface |
Pit dimensions (mm) | 33 x 57 (Ø x h) |
Dimensions: | 93 x 130 (Ø x h) |
Tungsten Shielding: | 29.5mm |
Sturcture | Full tungsten on the outside and inside. |
Weight: | 14kgs |
Shielding thickness | 8 mm or 9mm |
Viewing window | Lead glass 5.2 density |
Lead Glass Window | 1.5-3mmPb |
Delivery time | 20 days |
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