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KMID : 0357520210440060615
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Journal of Radiological Science and Technology
2021 Volume.44 No. 6 p.615 ~ p.621
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Evaluation of Tungsten Blended Filament Shields Made by 3D Printer in Radiography
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Yoon Joon
Yoon Myenog-Seong
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Abstract
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In the medical field, radiation provides information for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. As the use of radiation increases and the risk of exposure increases, interest in radiation protection is also rapidly increasing. Lead shielding material is mainly used, which has a risk of lead poisoning and absorption into the body. Tungsten mixed filament shielding sheets were fabricated with a size of 70 × 70 mm and a thickness of 1, 2, and 4 mm by using a 3D printer. In the general shooting experiment, the thickness of the shielding sheet is 1 ∼ 5mm, the tube voltage is 60, 80, 100, 120 kVp and the tube current is 20, 40 mAs. In general photography, Tungsten showed better shielding rate compared to Brass, Copper, and Lead protective tools under all irradiation conditions, and in particular, Tungsten 5 mm showed 100% shielding rate. The 3D-printed tungsten mixed filament shielding is expected to be used as a new shield that can replace the existing lead protection tools as it shows a better shielding rate than the existing lead protection tools in Radiography.
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KEYWORD
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3D printer, Shielding sheet, Tungsten, X-ray, Radiation
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