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Posted on October 8, 2020 by Kathleen
Q: I’m looking for a radiopaque material for an xray application. I’ve tried lead but need something that is more intense that could be made into a screw. Is there a material you can suggest? A: Tungsten screws are excellent for radiopaque x-ray applications. Tungsten offers a higher density than … Continue reading →
Posted in Application, FAQs, High Strength, Material, Specialty Metal Fasteners, Technical Questions | Tagged tantalum bolts for Radiopaque application, tantalum fasteners for Radiopaque application, tantalum screws for Radiopaque application, Tungsten bolts for Radiopaque application, Tungsten fasteners for Radiopaque application, Tungsten screws for Radiopaque application | Leave a comment
Posted on May 20, 2020 by dean
Q: I’m looking for a material that is radiopaque. Do you have any suggestions? A: Two materials come to mind. First is tantalum. It is often used in medical applications for its radiopacity. Tantalum fasteners are also bio-compatible and extremely corrosion resistant. The second material is tungsten. Tungsten fasteners come … Continue reading →
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