does tungsten protect against radiation？

Tungsten is a high-density metal with a density of up to 19.3 grams per cubic centimeter and a melting point of up to 3,422 degrees Celsius, and these properties make tungsten an effective material for radiation protection.

Principle and characteristics of tungsten's radiation protection

The high density of tungsten enables it to effectively absorb and scatter radiation, thus attenuating the energy of radiation and preventing its further penetration and propagation. Tungsten's high melting point enables it to maintain stability in high-temperature environments, making it suitable for radiation protection needs in high-temperature applications such as nuclear reactors.

Compared to conventional lead shielding materials, tungsten alloys are typically smaller and heavier than lead shielding for the same shielding effect.

Tungsten alloys are able to maintain structural stability under extreme conditions. Tungsten alloy is highly resistant to chemicals, making it more suitable for harsh environments. Tungsten alloys do not contain toxic substances, providing a high degree of safety and a low environmental impact during disposal and recycling.

Radiation protection applications of tungsten

Tungsten has a wide range of radiation protection applications in the nuclear energy, medical, aerospace, chemical and mining industries. For example, in the medical field, tungsten can be used to make protective covers for X-ray and radiotherapy equipment to protect operators and patients from radiation. It can also be used to make tungsten alloy syringes for medical radioactive liquid shielding. The barrel portion of the syringe is usually made of tungsten alloy, or a layer of tungsten alloy is wrapped around the outer layer of an ordinary medical plastic syringe. In the case of monolithic tungsten alloy syringes, the interior of the syringe is finely ground and polished to ensure that radioactive fluids can be withdrawn and injected without residue on the walls of the syringe.