CTIA GROUP LTD tungsten rubber gloves are a typical radiation shielding composite elastomer material. Their key characteristics lie in the high loading of tungsten—a high atomic number element in powder form—into an elastic rubber matrix, thereby achieving effective attenuation of ionizing radiation while retaining a certain degree of flexibility.
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From the perspective of material composition and structure, the most prominent feature of CTIA GROUP LTD tungsten rubber gloves is their relatively high specific gravity, which originates from the high density of tungsten (approximately 19.3 g/cm3) and the high volume fraction of filler. Typically, the tungsten powder content can reach more than 80% by mass fraction, making the overall density of the gloves significantly higher than that of conventional rubber products. Although the weight increase is noticeable, by controlling the particle size distribution of tungsten powder (mostly submicron to several microns), surface modification (commonly using silane coupling agents or fatty acid coating), and low modulus design of the rubber matrix, relatively good hand flexibility and tactile feedback can still be obtained. This is the key improvement that distinguishes these gloves from traditional lead rubber gloves.
In terms of mechanical properties, CTIA GROUP LTD tungsten rubber gloves exhibit typical characteristics of particle-reinforced composites: tensile strength, tear strength, and wear resistance are improved to a certain extent compared to pure rubber, but the elongation at break is usually lower. This mechanical trade-off is an inevitable result of high-filler systems — the filler network plays a reinforcing role in stress transfer while also restricting the slippage and orientation of molecular chains. The vulcanization system (commonly peroxide or sulfur-based systems) and processing technology (such as open mixing, internal mixing followed by molding or dip forming) have a significant impact on the final crosslink density, interfacial bonding state, and microscopic void content, which are closely related to the fatigue resistance and long-term dimensional stability of the gloves.
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In terms of functional characteristics, the main advantage of CTIA GROUP LTD tungsten rubber gloves lies in their shielding effectiveness against X-rays and low-energy gamma rays; at the same time, they avoid the toxicity and environmental issues associated with lead-based materials, aligning with the green development trend of modern radiation protection materials. The surface is usually applied with an anti-slip coating or treated with plasma to improve wet grip performance; solvent resistance, ozone aging resistance, and heat resistance mainly depend on the selected rubber matrix (such as natural rubber, nitrile rubber, or neoprene) and its antioxidant system.
