Tungsten radiation shield for syringes Firth Sterling
Tungsten heavy alloy is completely lead-free,
being comprised of tungsten with
minor amounts of nickel and iron. It offers a
number of advantages as a radiation
shielding material for clinical use:
- Good corrosion resistance under ambient conditions
- Low toxicity
- Superior radiation attenuation compared to lead
- Damage resistant due to much higher mechanical
properties than lead
