Discontinued (Discontinued) DP8035 Spherical Tungsten Powder (Spherical W Powder) 15-53 μm

Spherical Tungsten Powder (Spherical W Powder) 15-53 μm Description

Spherical Tungsten Powder (Spherical W Powder) in the 15-53 μm range offers exceptional density, hardness, and thermal stability, making it highly suitable for demanding applications. Its finely tuned particle size distribution ensures superior flowability, which is crucial for processes such as additive manufacturing, metal injection molding, and thermal spray coatings. With a purity of ≥99% or customizable options, this powder meets strict quality standards to deliver consistent performance and reliable end-product properties. Thanks to its high melting point and excellent creep resistance, this Spherical Tungsten Powder excels in environments subjected to extreme temperatures and stress. Its unique spherical shape allows for uniform packing density, reducing porosity and improving mechanical properties in the final components. Each batch undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure compliance with industry specifications, guaranteeing a premium product tailored to meet diverse engineering and research needs.

Spherical Tungsten Powder (Spherical W Powder) 15-53 μm Applications

Spherical tungsten powder with a particle size range of 15-53 μm offers exceptional properties like high density, excellent thermal stability, and superior corrosion resistance. These characteristics make it an ideal choice for various advanced powder-based manufacturing techniques. Its uniform particle shape and controllable particle size distribution ensure high precision, enabling cutting-edge applications in additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, and thermal spray operations.

1. Additive Manufacturing Applications

·         3D Printing: Delivers high-density parts with excellent wear resistance, suitable for applications requiring superior mechanical integrity.

·         Selective Laser Melting: Utilizes tungsten’s high melting point and thermal conductivity to produce robust components in aerospace and defense industries.

2. Powder Metallurgy Applications

·         Metal Injection Molding: Produces complex shapes with uniform microstructure, leveraging tungsten’s exceptional hardness and durability.

·         Hot Isostatic Pressing: Ensures near-net-shape parts with reduced porosity, harnessing tungsten’s corrosion resistance and excellent thermal conductivity.

3. Thermal Spray Applications

·         Plasma Spray Coatings: Creates dense coatings for extreme temperature environments, capitalizing on tungsten’s stability and wear resistance.

·         HVOF Coatings: Enhances surface protection in demanding industrial applications, utilizing tungsten’s outstanding toughness and hardness.

Spherical Tungsten Powder (Spherical W Powder) 15-53 μm Packaging

Spherical Tungsten Powder (15-53 μm) is typically packaged in sealed, high-strength plastic containers encased in durable metal drums to safeguard against physical damage. The powder is vacuum-sealed to maintain purity and minimize oxidation. Desiccants or inert gas flushing are also employed to further reduce moisture and oxygen exposure. Customizable packaging sizes and labeling options are available to meet specific storage, transportation, and branding requirements.

Packaging: Vacuum sealed, Plastic Bottles, or Customized.

Spherical Tungsten Powder (Spherical W Powder) 15-53 μm FAQs

Q1: What are the key material properties of Spherical Tungsten Powder (Spherical W Powder) 15-53 μm?
A1: Spherical Tungsten Powder (Spherical W Powder) 15-53 μm exhibits a high purity level (often above 99.9%) with consistent spherical morphology and narrow particle size distribution. It maintains an exceptionally high melting point of around 3422°C, remarkable density (19.3 g/cm³), and excellent hardness. Its spherical shape promotes superior flow characteristics, making it suitable for high-temperature applications that demand strength, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance.
Q2: How can this W powder be processed or fabricated?
A2: Spherical Tungsten Powder in the 15-53 μm range lends itself well to additive manufacturing techniques such as Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and Electron Beam Melting (EBM), where its excellent flow properties facilitate uniform layer deposition. It is also employed in powder metallurgy processes like Metal Injection Molding (MIM) and Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP), followed by sintering to produce dense, high-strength tungsten components with minimal porosity.
Q3: Which quality standards and certifications apply to Spherical Tungsten Powder (Spherical W Powder) 15-53 μm?
A3: Spherical Tungsten Powder 15-53 μm is typically produced and tested according to ASTM B777 and ISO 9001 standards, ensuring consistent particle size distribution, purity, and morphology. Manufacturers often maintain strict internal quality control procedures, including chemical analysis via ICP and XRF, to verify elemental composition. These standards help guarantee that the powder meets demanding application requirements, including aerospace, medical, and high-temperature industrial uses.

Related Information

1. Raw Materials - Tungsten Ore

Tungsten is a valuable metal used in various industrial applications. It is extracted from ore through mining and processing operations. Stanford Advanced Materials sources high-grade materials from reliable suppliers, ensuring quality and consistency in our powder products.

2. Powder Production Methods

Several methods are used to produce Tungsten powder, including Atomization. Each method results in different particle characteristics such as size distribution, shape, and surface properties. The production method is selected based on the intended application requirements.