Tungsten Alloy Rod in X-Ray Equipment

Tungsten alloy rod in X-ray equipment is tungsten heavy alloy rod used for manufacturing radiation protection and radiation control components in medical, industrial, and security X-ray systems. Manufactured through powder metallurgy, CTIA’s tungsten alloy rod benefits from tungsten’s high atomic number and high density to provide effective X-ray attenuation performance. The material features high strength, dimensional stability, and precision machining capability, allowing processing into X-ray collimators, shielding components, and internal protective structures to meet X-ray system requirements for radiation control, machining accuracy, and long-term operational stability.

1. Characteristics of CTIA’s Tungsten Alloy Rod in X-Ray Equipment
(1) Efficient X-Ray Attenuation
Attenuates and absorbs X-rays in the 10-500 keV energy range effectively, benefiting from tungsten's high atomic number (Z=74) and high density (16.5-18.8 g/cm³).
(2) High Rigidity and Edge Quality
Formulates sharp beam-defining boundaries to minimize scatter radiation when machining collimation apertures, supported by high mechanical strength, hardness, superior ground surface finish, and edge flatness.
(3) Non-Toxic and Environmentally Friendly
Contains no toxic heavy metals such as lead (Pb), preventing lead-softening deformation and potential environmental pollution while satisfying environmental compliance standards for medical and industrial devices.
(4) Thermal Stability and Thermal Shock Resistance
Maintains dimensional stability and thermal distortion resistance under high temperatures and thermal cycling generated during X-ray tube operation due to its low coefficient of thermal expansion.
(5) Non-Magnetic/Low-Magnetic Grades Available
Offers W-Ni-Cu series alloys (relative magnetic permeability μ ≤ 1.005) for MRI-X-ray hybrid imaging or electromagnetic-sensitive equipment, avoiding magnetic field attraction and interference effectively.

2. Applications of CTIA’s Tungsten Alloy Rod in X-Ray Equipment
(1) Medical Imaging Equipment
Used in radiation control and shielding structures of X-ray machines, Digital Radiography (DR) equipment, Computed Tomography (CT) systems, and other medical imaging devices.
(2) Industrial Inspection Equipment
Applied in collimation, protection, and shielding components of industrial X-ray Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) equipment.
(3) Security Inspection Equipment
Used in radiation control and protection components of X-ray scanning systems for airports, rail transit, and industrial security inspection applications.
(4) Analytical Testing Equipment
Applied in high-density collimators and shielding components of X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysis equipment and other analytical instruments.

3. Specifications of CTIA’s Tungsten Alloy Rod in X-Ray Equipment
(1) Tungsten Content: 90%–97%
(2) Density: 16.5–18.8 g/cm³
(3) Dimensions: Customizable according to application requirements
(4) Surface Conditions: Ground, precision ground, polished, etc.

CTIA GROUP has specialized in tungsten alloy manufacturing for nearly 30 years, offering customized tungsten alloy rods in various grades, dimensions, and processing conditions. The available grades are 90WNiFe, 92.5WNiFe, 95WNiFe, 97WNiFe, 90WNiCu, 92.5WNiCu, 95WNiCu, 92.5WNiFeMo, and 93WNiFeMo. CTIA’s tungsten alloy rods feature high density, high strength, excellent X-ray attenuation performance, and precision machining capability, meeting the application requirements of X-ray equipment components such as collimators, radiation control components, shielding structures, and customized high-density parts for reliable radiation protection, dimensional accuracy, and long-term stability.

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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