The Applications of Nuclear Medicine Tungsten Radiation Shielding

Tungsten alloy has exceptional radiation attenuation capabilities, effectively blocking harmful X-ray and gamma radiation with minimal thickness. It stands out as the optimal shielding material in nuclear medicine applications. Tungsten radiation shielding is commonly employed in various nuclear medical equipment, including collimators, linear accelerators, multileaf collimators, computed tomography machines, X-ray energy devices, absorptiometry tools, and gamma knives.

The Advantages of Using Tungsten Alloy for Nuclear Medicine Radiation Shielding:

• High radiation attenuation and shielding capacity
• Thinner and often lighter than equivalent lead shields
• Easy to sterilize and maintain for cleanliness
• Non-toxic, ensuring safety during handling
• Easily machined with conventional tools
• Hard and durable, eliminating the need for coating
• Customizable to meet specific shielding requirements
• Formula: K = e0.693 d / △1/2
  • K: Shield weakening factor
  • △ 1/2: Half-value layer values of the tungsten alloy radiation shielding material