High Density Tungsten Heavy Alloy (WNIFE) Plate
Description
Tungsten heavy alloy is major with Tungsten content 85%-97% and adds with Ni, Fe, Cu, Co, Mo, Cr materials. The density is between 16.8-18.8 g/cm³. Our products are mainly divided into two series: W-Ni-Fe, W-Ni-Co (magnetic), and W-Ni-Cu (non-magnetic). We produces various big-size Tungsten heavy alloy parts by CIP, various small parts by mold pressing, extruding, or MIN, various high-strength plates, bars, and shafts by forging, rolling, or hot extruding. According to the customers’ drawing, we can also produce various shapes, design technology processes, develop various products, and later machine.
Properties
ASTM B 777 | Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 | Class 4 | |
Tungsten Nominal % | 90 | 92.5 | 95 | 97 | |
Density (g/cc) | 16.85-17.25 | 17.15-17.85 | 17.75-18.35 | 18.25-18.85 | |
Hardeness (HRC) | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | |
Utimate Tensile Strength | ksi | 110 | 110 | 105 | 100 |
Mpa | 758 | 758 | 724 | 689 | |
Yield Strength at 0.2% off-set | ksi | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Mpa | 517 | 517 | 517 | 517 | |
Elongation (%) | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
16.5-19.0 g/cm3 density of tungsten heavy alloys (tungsten nickel copper and tungsten nickel iron) are the most important industrial property. The density of tungsten is two times higher than steel and 1.5 times higher than lead. Although many other metals such as gold, platinum, and tantalum, have a comparable density to heavy tungsten alloy, they are either over expensive to obtain or exotic to the environment. Combined with the high machinability and high module elasticity, the density property makes the tungsten heavy alloy to be capable of being machined into a variety of density needed components in many industrial fields. Given an example of counterweight. In a very limited space, a counterweight made of tungsten nickel copper and tungsten nickel iron is the most preferred material to offset the gravity change caused by off-balance, vibration, and swinging.
Features
High density
High melting point
Good machining properties
Good mechanical properties
Small volume
High hardness
High ultimate tensile strength
Easy cutting
High elastic modulus
It can effectively absorb X-rays, and gamma rays (the absorption of X-rays and Y rays is30-40% higher than lead)
Non-poisonous, no pollution
Strong corrosion resistance
Applications
Military equipment
Balance weight for submarine and vehicle
Aircraft components
Nuclear and medical shields (military shield)
Fishing and sport tackles