Tungsten

The highest melting point of any metal, the lowest thermal expansion of the refractory metals and high strength at temperature.

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A tungsten rod
Atomic number
74
Melting point
3,422 °C
Density
19.25 g/cm³
Forms
Sheet · Plate · Rod · Wire · Tube · Powder · Forgings · Machined parts
Used for
Furnace parts · Fusion first-wall and divertor parts · Welding electrodes · Radiation shielding

Grades we supply · 3

  • Pure W
  • WLa (lanthanated)
  • WCu (tungsten–copper)

Stock sizes and lead times

Sizes and lead times depend on stock on the day. Send the form, size and quantity you need and we reply with a price and a date.

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