Tungsten isotopes (W)
Tungsten isotopes are used in medical applications, industrial applications and research applications. The stable Tungsten isotopes can be enriched or depleted by Urenco Stable Isotopes to any concentration. The Molybdenum isotopes can be supplied in various chemical forms.
Naturally occurring Tungsten has five stable isotopes.
| Isotope | Maximum available enrichment (atomic %) | Natural abundance (atomic %) |
|---|---|---|
| ¹⁸⁰W | >99.9, <1 | 0.12 |
| ¹⁸²W | >99.9, <1 | 26.50 |
| ¹⁸³W | >99.9, <1 | 14.30 |
| ¹⁸⁴W | >99.9, <1 | 30.60 |
| ¹⁸⁶W | >99.9, <1 | 28.40 |
Application of Tungsten isotopes
Tungsten 180 (W 180)
W-180 is used for the production of the therapeutic radioisotope W-181.
Tungsten 184 (W 184)
W-184 has been used to study the elastic and inelastic scattering of heavy ions.
Tungsten 186 (W 186)
W-186 is used for the production of W-188 which is used in so-called Tungsten-Rhenium generators and used as a therapeutic radioisotope.
