Nuclear Research
Nuclear research establishments use nuclear reactors or cyclotrons to study or create radioactive materials. Wolfmet tungsten alloy is used in research activities as collimators (devices which guide or focus beams of radiation) or containers for radioactive isotopes. Wolfmet tungsten alloy is ideal for shielding against both X- and Gamma radiation. The very high density of Wolfmet tungsten shielding (more than 60% denser than lead) allows a reduction in the physical size of shielding components, without compromising the effectiveness of the shielding characteristics.
