Description
The very high density of tungsten alloy radiation shielding (more than 60% denser than lead) allows a reduction in the physical size of shielding components, without compromising their rigidity or the effectiveness of the shielding characteristics.
Application
Tungsten alloy radiation shielding can be used in both medical and industrial settings. Tungsten alloy (heavy metal) is ideal for shielding against X rays and gamma radiation. It is always used as radioactive source and transport container, FDG container, PET syringe shield and vial shield in isotope production, transport, and containment. Apart from that, tungsten alloy radiation shielding is often used as all kinds of shielding and collimator in gamma radiography or gamma camera, industrial instrumentation like oil logging, nuclear power plant and clinical point shielding, isotopic oncology, personal protection equipment for emergency responders and large container inspection devices, etc.
Performance of Tungsten Alloy Radiation Shielding
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Tungsten Heavy Metal Grade Chart
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MIL-T-21014 Rev D
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Class 1
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Class 2
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Class 3
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Class 4
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Class 1
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Class 2
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Class 3
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SAE-AMS-T-21014
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Class 1
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Class 2
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Class 3
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Class 4
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Class 1
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Class 2
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Class 3
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ASTM B777-07
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Class 1
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Class 2
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Class 3
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Class 4
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Class 1
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Class 2
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Class 3
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AMS 7725 C
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7725 C
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7725 C
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Matrix (wt. %)
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90.0% W
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92.5% W
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95.0% W
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97.0% W
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90.0% W
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92.5% W
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95.0% W
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Binder (wt. %)
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10.0% Ni-Fe
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7.5% Ni-Fe
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5.0% Ni-Fe
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3.0% Ni-Fe
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10.0% Ni-Cu
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7.5% Ni-Fe
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5.0% Ni-Cu
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Nominal Density (g/cm3)
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16.85-17.25
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17.15-17.85
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17.75-18.35
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18.25-18.85
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16.85-17.25
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17.15-17.85
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17.75-18.35
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Nominal Density (lb/in3)
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0.614
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0.632
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0.650
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0.668
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0.614
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0.632
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0.650
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Typical Hardness (Rc)
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26
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26
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28
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30
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26
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26
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28
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Ultimate Tensile Strength - Min. (psi)
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110,000
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110,000
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105,000
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100,000
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94,000
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110,000
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94,000
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0.2% Offset Yield Strength - Min. (psi)
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75,000
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75,000
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75,000
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75,000
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75,000
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75,000
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75,000
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Magnetic Characteristics
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Slightly magnetic
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Slightly magnetic
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Slightly magnetic
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Slightly magnetic
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Nonmagnetic
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Nonmagnetic
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Nonmagnetic
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Package and Transportation
We pack tungsten alloy radiation shielding in plywood case and send them by ocean or air.
Our company obtains ISO9001-2008 international quality administrative system certification and our tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum and niobium products are mainly exported to United States, South Korea, Russia, Japan, Germany, France, Brazil, Ukraine, Italy and other international markets. Tungsten alloy radiation shielding (tungsten radiation shielding), one of our company's main products, has been winning widespread trust and praise. If you are interested in such products, please do not hesitate to enter our website.
