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Tungsten Alloy Medical Shielding: Protecting Patients and Medical Personnel during Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures 96

Medical procedures that involve the use of ionizing radiation, such as X-rays and CT scans, can be potentially harmful to both patients and medical personnel. To minimize the risks associated with these procedures, it is crucial to use appropriate radiation shielding. One of the most effective materials for radiation shielding is tungsten alloy. Tungsten alloys are made of tungsten, a dense and highly radioactive material, combined with other metals such as nickel or iron. The resulting material is extremely dense…

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Tungsten Heater to Be Used in Vacuum Evaporators 94

Tungsten heater is a typical tungsten product made of pure tungsten wire or doped tungsten wire through drawing, stranding, pressing molding and surface treatment (electropolishing or alkaline cleaning or cleaning). It has quite excellent thermal, mechanical and chemical properties, such as high melting point, low evaporation rate, small thermal expansion coefficient, impact resistance and corrosion resistance, etc., so it has a wide range of uses, such as used as evaporation source materials for vacuum evaporators. Evaporation is a kind of…

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Various Shapes of Tungsten Filaments in Different Uses 130

Tungsten filament is a product of pure tungsten wire or dropped tungsten wire after finishing, with tungsten powder was main raw material, potassium, aluminum, silicon and other chemical elements as additives. Its purity is as high as 99.95%. According to the number of tungsten wire strands, tungsten filament can be divided into products made of single-strand tungsten wire and products made of multi-strand tungsten wire. When it is wound from a single strand of tungsten wire, the diameter of the…

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TZM Powder Has Broad Application Prospects in Various Fields 113

TZM alloy powder is a superalloy powder composed of three main elements – titanium, zirconium and molybdenum, with characteristics of excellent high-temperature strength, high-temperature hardness, high-temperature stability and high-temperature corrosion resistance. The alloy powder is suitable for manufacturing components working at high temperatures, such as rocket engine nozzles, high-temperature furnaces, nuclear reactor components, etc. It is now widely used in aerospace, energy, chemical, medical, and other fields. The commonly used particle size range of the alloy powder is 1-150 microns.…

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Spherical TZM Powder for a Potential Plasma Spray Application 113

Plasma spraying is used to apply ceramic, cermet and metal coatings in several industrial fields. These coatings are designed to provide wear and corrosion protection, or to provide dingal properties such as thermal insulation or biocompatibility. Some examples of industrial sectors that use plasma sprayed coatings include: aerospace, mechanical engineering, marine engineering, automotive engineering, biomedical science, chemical and nuclear industry, steel, glass abrasion, household equipment and electronic product. Common applications include: 1) tungsten carbide/cobalt is used in seal ring grooves…

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TZM Alloy Powders Are Used in 3D Printing and Powder Metallurgy 209

TZM alloy powder is a high-performance alloy powder composed of titanium, zirconium and molybdenum. The acronym TZM stands for the first letter of each metal name (i.e. Ti, Zr, Mo). This alloy is known for its excellent high-temperature mechanical properties, high thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance, making it useful in a variety of high-stress applications in the aerospace, defense and nuclear industries. TZM alloy powders are commonly used in additive manufacturing (3D printing) and powder metallurgy processes to create complex…

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Can MHC Discs Be Used in a Variety of High-temperature Applications? 140

MHC disc refers to a disc-shaped component that is made from MHC molybdenum alloy. They are used in a variety of high-temperature applications, such as gas turbine engines and rocket nozzles, where they can withstand extreme temperatures and mechanical stresses. MHC discs are typically manufactured using specialized techniques such as powder metallurgy or hot isostatic pressing, which ensure a high level of material purity and uniformity. The discs can then be machined to the required dimensions and surface finish using…

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Tungsten Heaters Are Used in High Temperature Applications 121

A tungsten heater is an electric heating element made of tungsten metal, which is known for its high melting point and excellent thermal and electrical properties. The heaters made of tungsten metal are commonly used in high temperature applications that require stable and consistent heating, such as furnaces, heat processing, and vacuum environments. Tungsten heaters usually come in the form of wire, rod or strip and are commonly used as heating elements in industrial furnaces and ovens. A tungsten wire…

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Molybdenum Honeycomb Parts for Aerospace and Defense Applications 124

Molybdenum honeycomb parts are honeycomb-shaped structures made of molybdenum. Molybdenum is a refractory metal known for its high melting point, excellent strength, and good thermal and electrical conductivity. Molybdenum honeycomb components are often used in high temperature applications, such as furnace linings, due to their excellent thermal properties and can withstand temperatures up to 2,000 degrees Celsius. They are also used in aerospace and defense applications, where their strength and high temperature resistance make them ideal for use in rocket…

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How Does the Diameter of Tungsten Wire Affect Applications? 126

The diameter of tungsten wire is very important in some cases. The metal wire is a common wire material commonly used in light bulbs, electronic devices, thermocouples, heaters, and more. Its diameter determines its physical properties such as resistance value, current capacity, and service life, so the diameter has an important impact on application performance. Here are some situations where W wire diameter needs to be considered: Bulb: the sizes of the tungsten filament are important factors in determining the…

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