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Yes and no. It is a dense metal but the xrays would react with the molecules in tungsten and that causes more xrays. This reaction is called compton scatter.
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How are electromagnetic waves used to operate an xray machine?
Electrons impact at high velocity on a tungsten anode. The tungsten emits the X-Rays, which are the electromagnetic waves.
Does concrete block x ray?
It depends on the energy of the xray....
What is the source material in portable x-ray machine?
tungsten block
What block is W in the periodic table of elements?
The full name is Tungsten, it belongs to the d-block metals.
How many neutrons electrons and protons are in Tungsten?
protons 74 neutrons 110 electrons 74
What is group 6a on the periodic table called?
Group 6 is in the transition metals block of the periodic table.
What is the antonym for xray?
There is no antonym. An xray is a wavelength. There is no opposite.
Is tungsten magnetic?
Tungsten is not Magnetic :(
Can tungsten dissolve?
can you dissolve tungsten
What element was derived from German name wolfram?
That's tungsten. Wikipedia has more in their post on this amazing metal. A link to it is below.
What are the substances in tungsten?
There are none, tungsten is a pure element so it is made of only tungsten.
What is ore of tungsten?
Tungsten is found in wolframite (hence why the Germans called tungsten wolfram).
