Short answer: Tungsten is the metal with the highest melting point at about 3422 C and a density near 19.3 grams per cubic centimetre, so it leads where extreme heat, weight or hardness matter in cutting tools, lamp filaments, electrodes and radiation shielding, usually supplied as pure tungsten or tungsten carbide with certificate, and it pairs with the refractory knowledge in our cobalt and molybdenum guides.
At a Glance
What Tungsten Is
Tungsten and its carbide lead on heat and hardness, with the refractory basis in our Nickel Alloy Grades Guide; the strength basis is in our Metal Strength Comparison.
Properties and Use
Tungsten resists heat and wear and tungsten carbide cuts steel and rock, with hardness detail in our Hardness Comparison and fatigue notes in our Metal Fatigue Guide; the tool context is in our Alloy Steel Supplier.
Fabrication
Tungsten is machined and ground with carbide and can be sintered from powder, with machining in our Machining Guide and joining in our Welding Joining Guide; finish is in our Surface Treatment Guide.
Quality and Sourcing
Refractory stock is checked by inspection, with methods in our Quality Inspection Guide; buyers confirm grade via our Mill Test Certificate Guide and pack per our Export Packing Guide.
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Questions fréquemment posées
Highest melting point and very high density among metals.
Cutting tools, filaments, electrodes and shielding.
No – carbide is tungsten plus carbon, extremely hard.
Yes – use carbide tooling and low speeds.
Confirm grade and certificate, then pack for export.
Specify Tungsten with HXSCO
HXSCO supplies tungsten rod, sheet, wire and tungsten carbide in certified grades. Send form, size and quantity for a quote.