Tungsten Alloy for Efficient Radiation Protection

In the world of medical or industrial X-ray technology, radiotherapy or nuclear power stations: Wherever high-energy radiation is used, it is vital to protect people against it. The denser the material, the better it is able to protect from radiation. That is why heavy elements absorb X-rays and gamma radiation particularly well. Lead is still the most frequently used shielding material. Because it is a very soft material, it is mostly used only in combination with support structures made of steel.
 
Lead is a toxic material that is harmful to the environment and humans. The onerous recycling process makes lead expensive despite the low initial procurement costs. Many enterprises are therefore looking for a suitable alternative for providing reliable radiation protection.

Thanks to the ductility and high melting point of the material, isotope containers made of tungsten alloy are also able to withstand extreme mechanical and thermal loads. Because of their high strength, tungsten alloy can be acted as both the support structure and the shielding in one. Unlike when lead is used, no additional steel support structures are required.

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