Short answer: This tungsten buyers guide explains that W1 rod serves electrodes and balancing, fine wire serves filaments and EDM, tungsten carbide serves cutting tools, and W-Ni-Fe heavy alloy serves counterweights, with demand driven by tungsten’s highest melting point and extreme density; buyers should confirm form, binder content and certificate, and match grade to tooling, shielding or weight use with our refractory and carbide knowledge.
At a Glance
Tungsten Forms
Rod, wire, sheet and carbide cover most needs, with the property basis in our Density Comparison Guide и Hardness Comparison; the alloy basis is in our Alloy Steel Supplier.
Tungsten Carbide Grades
WC-Co grades vary by cobalt content, detailed in our Tungsten Carbide Guide; wear context is in our Corrosion Resistance Guide and strength in our Metal Strength Comparison.
Where Tungsten Is Used
Tools, shielding and counterweights dominate, where our Medical Devices Guide и Aerospace Guide apply; processing is in our Machining Guide.
How to Buy Well
Confirm form, cobalt content and certificate; certification is in our Mill Test Certificate Guide and export packing in our Export Packing Guide; compare on our Refractory Metals Guide.
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Tell HXSCO your requirements and we will respond with a competitive quote and lead time.
Часто задаваемые вопросы
W1 at about 99.95 percent purity.
Carbide is tungsten plus cobalt, much harder and brittle.
W-Ni-Fe gives high density for compact weights.
Yes – its density makes it excellent radiation shielding.
Request a mill test certificate with chemistry.
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HXSCO stocks tungsten rod, wire, sheet, carbide and heavy alloy. Tell us your form, grade and quantity for a fast quote.