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    High-Temperature Ultra-Dense Tungsten

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    Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tungsten. High-Temperature Ultra-Dense Tungsten, Rods.
    Ultra dense for use as electrodes, furnace support pillars, and screws and bolts, these chemically pure tungsten rods withstand greater heat than other high-temperature metal, such as molybdenum. You can also use them in applications where voltage increases may cause temperature spikes that other metal can’t handle. These rods won’t deform in high heat, so they last longer than other metal. However, they’re harder to machine than more ductile tungsten alloys. These rods won’t corrode from chemicals or weather.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Density,
    lb/in³
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Yield
    Strength
    Hardness
    Temper
    Rating
    12"
    Long
    36"
    Long
    0.01"-0.002" to 0.002"0.6972,300Not RatedRockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated5137N1
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    1/64"-0.002" to 0.002"0.6972,300Not RatedRockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated5137N2
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    0.02"-0.002" to 0.002"0.6972,300Not RatedRockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated5137N3
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    1/32"-0.003" to 0.003"0.6972,300Not RatedRockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated5137N4
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    3/64"-0.004" to 0.004"0.6972,300Not RatedRockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated5137N5
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    0.05"-0.005" to 0.005"0.6972,300Not RatedRockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated5137N6
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    1/8"-0.0125" to 0.0125"0.6972,300Not RatedRockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated5137N7
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    3/16"-0.01875" to 0.01875"0.6972,300Not RatedRockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated5137N8
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    1/4"-0.025" to 0.025"0.6972,300Not RatedRockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated5137N9
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    5/16"-0.03125" to 0.03125"0.6972,300Not RatedRockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated5137N11
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    3/8"-0.0375" to 0.0375"0.6972,300Not RatedRockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated5137N12
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    1/2"-0.05" to 0.05"0.6972,300Not RatedRockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated5137N131
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    Sheets
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tungsten. High-Temperature Ultra-Dense Tungsten, Sheets.
    Able to withstand greater heat than molybdenum and other high-temperature metal, this chemically pure tungsten is ultra dense for use in high-heat parts in vacuum furnaces, heat shields, and radiation shields. It’s also useful where increases in voltage cause temperature spikes that other metal can’t handle. Chemically pure tungsten is 1.7 times denser than lead and can be used as an alternative to lead as a heat shield, radiation shield, or as a weight. Due to carrying a large amount of mass in a small area, tungsten is commonly used as a weight to balance aircraft rotor blades, turbines, and also as a vibration dampener. However, it is not as economical as lead. This tungsten won’t deform from exposure to high heat, giving it a longer life span than other metal. However, because it’s chemically pure, it’s harder to machine than more ductile tungsten alloys. Pure tungsten is resistant to water, acids, and solvents. It is not attacked by nitric, hydrofluoric, or sulfuric acid solutions. This material won’t corrode from chemicals.
    6" × 12"
    12" × 12"
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Density,
    lb/in³
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Yield
    Strength
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Temper
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    0.005"-0.0004" to 0.0004"0.6976,000Not Rated100,000Rockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated7301N1100000007301N120000000
    0.007"-0.0006" to 0.0006"0.6976,000Not Rated100,000Rockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated7301N130000007301N14000000
    0.01"-0.0008" to 0.0008"0.6976,000Not Rated100,000Rockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated7301N150000007301N16000000
    0.015"-0.0012" to 0.0012"0.6976,000Not Rated100,000Rockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated7301N170000007301N18000000
    0.02"-0.0012" to 0.0012"0.6976,000Not Rated100,000Rockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated7301N190000007301N21000000
    0.025"-0.0016" to 0.0016"0.6976,000Not Rated100,000Rockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated7301N220000007301N23000000
    0.04"-0.0032" to 0.0032"0.6976,000Not Rated100,000Rockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated7301N240000007301N25000000
    1/8"-0.002" to 0.002"0.6976,000Not Rated100,000Rockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated7301N26000000007301N2700000000
    1/4"-0.002" to 0.002"0.6976,000Not Rated100,000Rockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated7301N28000000007301N2900000000
    1/2"-0.002" to 0.002"0.6976,000Not Rated100,000Rockwell C35 (Hard)Not Rated7301N31000000007301N3200000000

    Tungsten Electrodes

    Grind these electrodes to your exact specifications.
    For Joining Aluminum and Magnesium
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tungsten Electrodes.
    Each
    Package
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Tungsten Electrode
    Type
    Color
    Welding Current
    Designation
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    0.040"7"PureGreenAC
    AWS A5.12M/A5.128000A52200000108000A521000000
    1/16"7"PureGreenAC
    AWS A5.12M/A5.128000A5320000108000A53100000
    3/32"7"PureGreenAC
    AWS A5.12M/A5.128000A5420000108000A54100000
    1/8"7"PureGreenAC
    AWS A5.12M/A5.128000A55200000108000A55100000
    5/32"7"PureGreenAC
    AWS A5.12M/A5.128000A56200000108000A561000000
    3/16"7"PureGreenAC
    AWS A5.12M/A5.128000A5720000058000A57100000
    1/4"7"PureGreenAC
    AWS A5.12M/A5.128000A5820000058000A581000000

    Ready-to-Use Tungsten Electrodes

    These electrodes come with a 20° angle on both ends.
    For Joining Aluminum and Magnesium
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tungsten Electrodes. Ready-to-Use Tungsten Electrodes.
    Each
    Package
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Tungsten Electrode
    Type
    Color
    Welding Current
    Designation
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1/16"2 1/4"PureGreenAC
    AWS A5.12M/A5.128000A92200000108000A921000000
    3/32"2 1/4"PureGreenAC
    AWS A5.12M/A5.128000A93200000108000A93100000
    1/8"2 1/4"PureGreenAC
    AWS A5.12M/A5.128000A94200000108000A941000000
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