Tungsten rods are used in medical applications, including radiation shielding, medical implants, and surgical devices.
Radiation Shielding
X-Ray Equipment
Tungsten rods are used in X-ray equipment and radiation therapy machines to protect patients from X-rays and gamma rays
Multi-Leaf Collimators
Tungsten alloys are used in multi-leaf collimators to focus radiation therapy
Medical Implants
Medical Implants: Tungsten is used in medical implants because of its resistance to heat and wear
Surgical Equipment
Cauterization
Tungsten wire is used in cauterization to burn tissue to remove or seal it off
Minimally Invasive Surgical Ablation Devices
Tungsten wire is used in minimally invasive surgical ablation devices to remove tissue using high temperatures
Electrosurgery
Tungsten wire is used in electrosurgery to apply high-frequency electrical current to tissue
Tungsten rods are also used in other industries, including chemical, aerospace, and defense.
Other Uses
Vacuum Furnace Heating Elements
Tungsten rods are used in vacuum furnaces because of their resistance to high temperatures
Armor Piercing Projectiles
Tungsten rods are used in armor piercing projectiles because of their density and hardness
Sporting Equipment
Tungsten rods are used in darts, fishing sinkers, and golf club heads because of their high density