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Property Comparison Suitable for Used in
rigidity 2-3x of copper
1.5-2x of steel
rigid elements boring bars
special shafting
grinding quills
thermal expansion similar to many ceramics
40% of steel
30% of steel
thermal control heat sinks
transition spacers
melting temperature highest of any metal
2x of steel
3x of copper
high heat elements furnace elements
jigs
welding tips
light bulb elements
electrical contacts
high temperature tooling
thermal conductivity 40% of copper
2-3x of steel
furnace elements
jigs
welding tips
light bulb elements
electrical contacts
high temperature tooling
mechanical properties like mild steel in combination with
other properties
tooling
mechanical devices
density 7x alumunum
2.5x steel
1.5x lead
shielding
weights
radiation shielding
X-ray shielding
counterweights
balancing weights
anti-vibration devices
vibration sensing devices
cost 10x steel
10x lead
<< precious metals
similar to nickel alloys
ease of making high temperture powder metallurgy
relatively low cost




The Tungsten Company LLC
6504 Nathan Lane
Indianapolis, Indiana 46237
USA