Tungsten Carbide
Tungsten Carbide was originally developed in Germany in the 1920’s as there was a requirement for die materials that were able to stand up to the high wear encountered in the drawing of tungsten filaments for light bulbs.
Mechanical Properties of Tungsten Carbide
The mechanical properties of Tungsten Carbide are mentioned in the table below:
Property Value*
Density 12 gm/cc
Hardness 1500 Knoop
Modulus of Elasticity 90 x 106 psi
Compressive Strength 580 kpsi
Poisson's Ratio 0.24
* All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.
Electrical Properties of Tungsten Carbide
The electrical properties of Tungsten Carbide are mentioned in the table below:
Property Value*
Volume Resistivity 2.5 x 10-8ohm-cm
* All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.
Thermal Properties of Tungsten Carbide
The thermal properties of Tungsten Carbide are mentioned in the table below:
Property Value*
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 60 x 10-6/°C
Thermal Conductivity 42 W/mK
* All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.
About Insaco
For over 60 years, Insaco has been synonymous with excellence in the development and production of high precision machined parts. As a custom fabricator of ceramic, glass, sapphire, and other hard materials, Insaco specializes in machining parts that often require tolerances measured in millionths of an inch, and wear properties that satisfy even the most demanding applications.
