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Plansee WVMWT Thorium Oxide-doped Tungsten  (discontinued **)
Categories: Metal; Nonferrous Metal; Refractory Metal; Tungsten Alloy

Material Notes: A radioactive Tungsten alloy suitable for lamp and welding electrodes.

Characteristics:

  • High thermal stability
  • Low electron work function
  • High strength

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity 19.1 g/ccCalculated
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Thermal Conductivity 164 W/m-Kcomparable to pure W
 
Component Elements PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Potassium, K 0.00050 - 0.0030 %
Thorium, Th 2.0 %Thorium Oxide
Tungsten, W 98 %
 
Descriptive Properties
Creep Resistancemuch greater than pure W
Ductilitygreater than pure W
Fineness of Graingreater than pure W
Machinability/Workabilitygreater than pure W
Recrystallization Temperaturemuch greater than pure W
Stability at High Temperaturemuch greater than pure W

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NPLAM932 / 135488

Rulon Bearings

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