2014-04-25

Tungsten and Radiation

Hey guys, I'm studying in physics recently.

Okay, here's my idea: We use lead to protect us from gamma radiation because it's dense enough to somewhat absorb the tiny wave length.
As I take it, tungsten is more dense than lead, right? Wouldn't it be safer to use tungsten instead of lead? (Looking away from the price aspect, of course...)


Read more: http://www.tungsten-alloy.com/en/alloy07.htm


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