Are any radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) or nuclear reactors for space missions that utilize tungsten?

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WHA is used in applications requiring counterweights, inertial masses, radiation shielding, and ordnance products, as well as a number of other applications. The metal has a long implant history, from neuroscience, vascular medicine, radiography, orthopaedics, prosthodontics, and various other fields, primarily as a ... Tungsten isotopes are used in medical applications, industrial applications and research applications. The stable Tungsten isotopes can be enriched or depleted ... Check current carbide scrap prices, as well as prices for tungsten, different inconel grades, and other rare earth metals. Sharing history charts for ... Because it has such a very high melting point and low vapor pressure, tungsten is used in high temperature situations. For instance, the filaments in light ... In industrial machinery and equipment, tungsten is used for its wear-resistant properties and ability to withstand harsh operating conditions. Tungsten carbide, ... Jan 25, 2005 ... what tungsten to use on copper? ... 2% thoriated? regards, Nathan Hamler. ... try some test pieces. I would probaby use pure. Thoriated is eisier to ... Sep 22, 2022 ... Tungsten/alluminum alloy. I have no idea how well these alloys would perform for starship. Maybe tungsten would be worse for space radiation ... Aug 28, 2015 ... Current uses are as electrodes, heating elements and field emitters, and as filaments in light bulbs and cathode ray tubes. Tungsten is commonly ... Tungsten has the highest melting point of any pure metal at 6191.6° Fahrenheit. This makes it incredibly valuable in alloying.
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