Tungsten Alloy Radiation Shielding Tubes

1. What Are Tungsten Alloy Radiation Shielding Tubes?
Tungsten alloy radiation shielding tubes are tubular radiation protection components made from high-density tungsten alloy, mainly used to surround radioactive sources, radiation channels, and precision equipment components for effective shielding of high-energy radiation such as X-rays and γ-rays. Compared with traditional lead shielding materials, tungsten alloy radiation shielding tubes feature high density, high strength, compact structures, and lead-free environmental performance, providing efficient radiation protection in limited spaces. They are widely used in medical equipment, nuclear industry, industrial inspection, research, and aerospace applications.

2. Features of CTIA’s Tungsten Alloy Radiation Shielding Tubes
(1) High Density and Shielding Efficiency: High density of 17.0–18.5 g/cm³ delivers excellent X-ray and γ-ray attenuation performance, enabling thinner tube walls than lead materials under the same protection requirements.
(2) Compact Structure: Tubular designs with round or customized structures are suitable for radiation channels, radioactive source covers, and equipment shielding sleeves.
(3) High Strength and Toughness: High strength and good toughness provide resistance to mechanical stress and external forces, with tensile strength up to 800–1000 MPa.
(4) High-Temperature Stability: A high melting point of 3410°C maintains structural stability in high-temperature environments, suitable for extreme conditions such as reactors and spacecraft.
(5) Lead-Free and Corrosion Resistant: Lead-free composition and excellent corrosion resistance ensure safe and stable performance for long-term radiation shielding applications.
(6) Flexible Machining Capability: Precision CNC machining enables customization of inner diameter, outer diameter, wall thickness, length, and connection structures according to equipment requirements.

3. Applications of CTIA’s Tungsten Alloy Radiation Shielding Tubes
(1) Medical and Nuclear Medicine: Used in radiotherapy shielding cylinders, tungsten alloy syringe shielding tubes, and mobile CT X-ray tube shields to reduce radiation leakage.
(2) Nuclear Industry: Used in reactor neutron absorption tubes, nuclear waste shielding sleeves, transport container shielding layers, and nuclear facility protection components.
(3) Industrial Inspection: Used in industrial CT and flaw detection equipment for radiation shielding and leakage reduction.
(4) Geological Exploration: Used in radioactive source containers for oil drilling and logging equipment to provide radiation protection.
(5) High-Energy Physics and Research: Used in non-magnetic detector components and radiation shielding structures for advanced experimental equipment.
(6) Aerospace and Defense: Used in high-density inertial components, structural stabilizers, and thermal control structures for aerospace and defense systems.

4. Specifications of CTIA’s Tungsten Alloy Radiation Shielding Tubes
(1) Materials: W-Ni-Fe, W-Ni-Cu
(2) Grades: 90WNiFe, 92.5WNiFe, 95WNiFe, 90WNiCu, etc.
(3) Tungsten Content: 90%–97%
(4) Density: 16.5–18.8 g/cm³
(5) Dimensions: Outer diameter 5–200 mm, wall thickness 1–30 mm, length 10–500 mm, customizable

CTIA GROUP has nearly 30 years of experience in tungsten alloy manufacturing, focusing on the design and precision machining of tungsten alloy radiation shielding components. CTIA provides customized shielding tubes with different materials, dimensions, and structural designs to meet requirements for radiation protection, processing accuracy, and long-term stability in medical, nuclear, industrial inspection, research, and aerospace applications.

For any inquiry, please contact tungsten alloy manufacturer: CTIA GROUP

Email: sales@chinatungsten.com

Tel: 0086 592 5129696 / 0086 592 5129595

Website: tungsten-alloy.com

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