Tungsten alloys for industrial shielding
In addition to medical radiation shielding parts can use tungsten alloy as the main raw material, industrial shielding parts can also be made of tungsten alloy material. Industrial shielding parts containing tungsten alloy materials in addition to a strong ability to block the penetration of radiation, there are light, convenient, environmental advantages, then in the protection of industrial operators life colleagues, can also improve work efficiency.
Geo-drilling is a typical exploration technique widely used in the oil and gas industry, including wireline and borehole drilling. The technique simply means that a gamma-ray source is inserted into the borehole and the radiation penetrates the rock. The display displays the data so that the operator can analyze the presence of oil or gas in the rock. However, it is necessary for the staff to carry out the inspection work without the shield, in order to ensure themselves from injury as much as possible.
As the mainstream of shielding materials, tungsten alloy is also the first choice of industrial shielding materials. The tungsten-alloy shield is a third smaller than lead for the same weight, but it works as well as lead, making it easier for geo-drillers to use.
In conclusion, compared with the common shielding materials, tungsten alloy is more suitable for the production of industrial shielding. Let's take a look at the basic content of tungsten alloys.
Tungsten alloy is an alloy composed of tungsten as the main raw material and other elements as auxiliary materials. It has the characteristics of higher melting point, larger specific gravity, stronger corrosion resistance and better thermodynamic properties, etc., and is widely used in aerospace, military, national defense, electronic industry and other fields.
When designing tungsten alloy, (1) in order to improve the ductility of tungsten alloy, it is necessary to reduce the content of oxygen and carbon;(2) Considering the comprehensive properties of tungsten alloy, Re and Mo are the most effective solution strengthening elements, but Re should not be used in nuclear radiation environment.
