TUNGSTEN ALLOY
SPECIALISTS FOR NUCLEAR
We are recognised as one of the World’s leading nuclear tungsten providers.
- Superior shielding – 60% denser than lead for better radiation protection in less space.
- High-precision components – Ideal for complex collimators and shields used in imaging systems.
- Advanced 3D manufacturing – Wolfmet 3D enables intricate designs with outstanding accuracy.
NUCLEAR
Wolfmet tungsten alloy is used across a range of industries as a shield against gamma and x-ray radiation or as a collimator to focus radiation beams onto a target. With a density 60% greater than lead, it offers superior attenuation characteristics and allows the thickness of shielding to be reduced, while still providing the same level of protection.
We can also produce components using our revolutionary additive manufacturing process – Wolfmet 3D. It is especially ideal for the manufacture of high-precision components, such as collimators and radiation shields in imaging systems.
Wolfmet Tungsten for Nuclear Applications
Engineering
Wolfmet tungsten alloy is used in a range of specialist measurement and inspection instrumentation, such as devices that monitor and detect leaks in gas pipes or nuclear radiation emissions.
Shielding
The strength and durability of Wolfmet tungsten means it can withstand the harshest of environments, while its density properties deliver excellent radiation attenuation characteristics.
Research
Wolfmet tungsten alloy plays a crucial role in nuclear research – whether it is used as a beamstop in a synchrotron, provides local shielding in a hot cell, or as a complete isotope container.
MEASUREMENT AND INSPECTION INSTRUMENTS
Wolfmet tungsten alloy is the ideal solution for designers looking for shielding materials for use in small spaces, such as around pipelines where gas or liquid through-flow needs to be monitored. As it is 60% more dense than lead, Wolfmet tungsten alloy can be used to create smaller components that fit easily into restricted spaces without compromising shielding effectiveness.
Where CCTV cameras are used in hot cells and other hostile environments, shielding the microchips that process the digital images is critical. Using Wolfmet tungsten alloy for this purpose ensures reliable diagnostic images are produced, helping maintain plant safety.
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NUCLEAR FUEL AND
WASTE ASSAY
Spent nuclear fuel (SNF) and waste materials are subjected to investigative procedures to determine their radionuclide content. In fuel assay and waste assay systems, where levels of radioactivity are measured, there is a need for accurate collimators to focus the incoming radiation. Wolfmet tungsten alloy can be machined to very tight tolerances to produce the required collimators and meet customer specifications.
Wolfmet tungsten alloy’s high density and superior attenuation characteristics allow for smaller, more compact effective shields to be placed around scanners, accommodating complex design requirements with no compromise on safety or efficient operation.
SMALL LOCALISED SHIELDING
Wolfmet tungsten alloy can be used to provide effective shielding against harmful radiation in a range of nuclear engineering applications.
Wolfmet is frequently used for small localised shields, especially in restricted spaces as its excellent attenuation properties mean thinner shields can be used without compromising the level of protection for personnel and sensitive equipment.
SHIELDING FOR CYCLOTRONS AND SYNCHROTRONS
Wolfmet tungsten alloy is used in a wide variety of applications within the nuclear research field to provide effective shielding against gamma radiation.
Nuclear research facilities use reactors, cyclotrons and synchrotrons to study or create radioactive materials. Wolfmet tungsten alloy plays a crucial role here – whether as a beamstop in a synchrotron, local shielding in a hot cell or as an isotope container, its combination of high density and excellent attenuation properties make it the ideal material.
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We have a wealth of engineering knowledge and manufacturing experience. This helps us to work in partnership with customers to provide the perfect bespoke radiation shielding solution, where off-the-shelf items will not meet requirements.
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