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Tungsten Fasteners for Radiopaque Applications

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 →

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Tungsten Screws for Radiopaque Applications

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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