Tungsten(W)

Tungsten Products

Description

Tungsten, also known as Wolfram, its unique combination of properties, including high density(19.25g/cc), heat resistance(3,422°C/6,192 °F melting temperature), hardness, and electrical conductivity, positions it as a highly sought-after material in industries that require strength, durability, and performance in extreme conditions. Its applications span various sectors, contributing significantly to technological advancements and industrial innovation.

MetalsTek Engineering is a leading supplier of Tungsten products, including tungsten metals, alloys, compounds, tungsten evaporations, nanopowders, and more. We offer competitive pricing and excellent lead times on all our materials, and we can supply custom materials per any specs/drawings you provide.

Tungsten Product Standards

ASTM B760/B760M – Standard Specification for Tungsten Plate, Sheet, and Foil
ASTM B777 – Standard Specification for Tungsten Base, High-Density Metal
ASTM B708 – Standard Specification for Tungsten-Rhenium Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Foil
ASTM B521 – Standard Specification for Tungsten and Tungsten Alloy Wire

MetalsTek Supplies:

Tungsten Metals

Tungsten Apron, Ball/Sphere, Bar, Blade, Boat, Canister/Pellets, Collimator, Components, Crucible, Electrode, Flange, Furnace, Heater, Penetrator, Plate, Powder, Rod/Bar, Rope, Sheet, Shield, Shielding, Sinker, Wire.

Purity of most products: ≥99.99%

Tungsten Alloys

Al-W, Fe-W, Mo-W, Ta-W, W-Ag, WC, WC/Co, WC/Co/Cr, WC/Ni, WC/Ni/Cr, WC-Co, WC-Ni, W-Cu, W-La, W-Ni, W-Re, W-Rh, etc.

Shape: Bar, Electrode, Plate, Powder, etc.

Tungsten Compounds

Purity of most products: ≥99%

Available in customized packages.

Tungsten Evaporation Materials

W, Co/W, Ni/W, Ti/W, W/Ti, V/W, Zr/W, WO3, WC, WSi2, WS2, WSe2, WTe2 Evaporation Materials.

Purity of most products: ≥99.9%

Tungsten Micro & Nano Materials

W 50nm/1000μm, WC 80nm/>30μm/1000μm, WS2 60nm/300μm, Cu/W 80nm, WO3 0.8-2.5μm/8-25μm Powder.

Tungsten Optical Products

CdWO4/PbWO4 Single Crystal Substrates, Nd:KGW, Yb:KGW

Tungsten Properties (W-99.95%)

Name	Tungsten	Z Ratio	0.163
Symbol	W	E-Beam	Good
Appearance	Grayish White, Lustrous, Metallic	E-Beam Crucible Liner Material	Direct in Hearth FABMATE®
Theoretical Density	19.25 g/cc	Temp. (°C) for Given Vap. Press. (Torr)	10^-8: 2,117
Atomic Weight	183.84		10^-6: 2,407
Melting Point	3,422°C/6,192°F		10^-4: 2,757
Thermal Conductivity	174 W/m.K	Comments	Forms volatile oxides. Films hard and adherent.
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	4.5 x 10^-6/K	Tensile Strength	250(1725) KSI(Mpa)-RT

Tungsten Impurities

W (>%)	Chemical Content (<%)
99.999	Fe	Ca	Be	Sn	Al	Ni	Zn	Sb	Pt	K	Ta	Na
	0.0001	0.00005	0.000005	0.000005	0.00005	0.00001	0.00005	0.00005	0.00003	0.000005	0.0001	0.00005
	Cr	Pb	As	Mg	Ti	Bi	Mo	Cd	Cu	Ba	Co	Mn
	0.000005	0.00001	0.00005	0.00005	0.000005	0.00001	0.00001	0.000005	0.000007	0.00001	0.000005	0.000005
99.99	Fe	Ca	Be	Sn	Al	Ni	Zn	Sb	Pt	K	O	Na
	0.0001	0.00045	0.0001	0.0001	0.0001	0.0001	0.0001	0.0001	0.0001	0.0005	0.004	0.0009
	Cr	Pb	As	Mg	Ti	Bi	Mo	Cd	Cu	Ba	Co	Mn
	0.0001	0.0001	0.0001	0.0001	0.0001	0.0001	0.0002	0.0001	0.0001	0.0001	0.0001	0.0001
99.95	Fe	Ca	P	Sn	Al	Ni	N	Sb	Si	O	Pb	As
	0.005	0.003	0.001	0.0001	0.002	0.003	0.003	0.001	0.003	0.003	0.0001	0.002
	Mg	C	Bi	Mo
	0.002	0.005	0.0001	0.001

Applications

Tungsten, prized for its exceptional properties, finds applications across diverse industries due to its unique combination of hardness, heat resistance, and conductivity. Some prominent applications include:

Aerospace and Defense

Electronics and Electrical Industries

Medical Equipment

Industrial and Manufacturing

Automotive Sector

Tungsten’s versatility and robustness in extreme conditions make it vital for various industries. Its applications range from electronics and aerospace to medical equipment and industrial manufacturing, contributing significantly to technological advancements and enhancing product performance in multiple sectors.