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Why Does China Implement Export Controls on Ammonium Paratungstate? 22

On February 4, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs jointly issued an announcement on implementing export controls on tungsten and related items. APT, as one of 25 rare metal products and technologies, was included in the scope of export controls. This measure has attracted widespread international attention. So, why is China implementing export controls on ammonium paratungstate? I. Ammonium Paratungstate: The Core Intermediate in the Tungsten Industry Chain Ammonium paratungstate (APT), a crucial tungsten compound, is…

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Tungsten-Doped Vanadium Dioxide Films Advance Optoelectronic Devices 20

The metal-insulator transition (MIT) property of vanadium dioxide (VO₂) makes it a crucial functional layer for numerous optoelectronic devices. However, its growth temperature requirement (450°C) and MIT temperature requirement (60°C) limit its compatibility in optoelectronic devices, especially in flexible substrate applications. Researchers from Beijing University of Technology and Tsinghua University have discovered a layer-by-layer transfer method of wafer-scale tungsten-doped vanadium dioxide films (W-VO₂ films), enabling low MIT temperatures (down to 40°C) and quasi-gradient doping integration. This advancement pushes the application…

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Tungsten Companies Lower Long-term Contract Prices 17

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online Tungsten prices adjusted slightly downwards, mainly due to the new round of lower long-term contract prices from two major tungsten companies in China. The primary reason for the decrease was the easing of the industry’s “tight supply” situation after the resumption of work following the Spring Festival, although the risk of “weak demand” remained significant. However, due to the objective fact of tightening tungsten ore resources and the instability of the international…

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Molybdenum Market Update – February 11, 2025 20

Molybdenum market update on february 11, 2025 The domestic molybdenum market continues to move sideways. Influenced by factors such as an increase in the quantity but a decrease in the price of steel procurement tenders, a weak international molybdenum market, and a gradually weakening cost-driven price support, traders mainly adopt a cautious wait-and-see attitude. As a result, market trading activity is moderate, and there are no significant fluctuations in product prices. As an important intermediate market for molybdenum products, the…

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Rare Earth Market Update – February 11, 2025 18

Rare earth market update on february 11, 2025 The domestic rare earth market as a whole still maintains a positive operation, which is mainly reflected in the continuous and significant increase in the prices of mainstream products and the enhanced enthusiasm of traders for market operations. Today, the price of praseodymium-neodymium oxide increased by another 10,000 yuan per ton, the price of praseodymium-neodymium metal increased by approximately 12,000 yuan per ton, the price of holmium oxide increased by approximately 15,000…

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Molybdenum Market Update – February 10, 2025 17

Molybdenum market update on february 10, 2025 At the beginning of the week, the domestic molybdenum market as a whole maintained a strong operation. Influenced by factors such as the concentrated tendering for ferromolybdenum by steel enterprises, strong support from production costs, and limited supply of market spot, holders basically maintained stable quotations. Today, the prices of molybdenum concentrate, ferromolybdenum, and molybdenum powder were adjusted at around 3,570 yuan per ton-degree, 231,000 yuan per ton, and 425 yuan per kilogram…

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Rare Earth Market Update – February 10, 2025 24

Rare earth market update on february 10, 2025 At the beginning of this week, the domestic rare earth market as a whole continued to show a generally upward trend. Among them, the price of praseodymium oxide increased by approximately 5,000 yuan per ton, the price of praseodymium-neodymium metal increased by approximately 6,000 yuan per ton, the price of holmium oxide increased by approximately 5,000 yuan per ton, and the price of dysprosium oxide increased by approximately 10,000 yuan per ton.…

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Tungsten Concentrate and APT Prices Remain Stable 22

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online On Monday, tungsten prices continued to remain stable, with market liquidity still tight ahead of the Lantern Festival. Overall, production and trading sentiments were cautious. The market fundamentals maintained a situation of dual weakness, with policy focus mainly on the actual implementation of Sino-US relations and related tariffs and regulatory measures, as well as information from the National People’s Congress and the Chinese Political Consultative Conference in March. In the tungsten concentrate…

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【Know Tungsten】Why Tungsten Wire Can Be Used for Making Gloves? 21

Tungsten wire can be processed into extremely fine specifications, offering significantly enhanced strength and hardness compared to stainless steel of similar specifications. Using tungsten wire to manufacture cut-resistant gloves allows for a design that is lighter, thinner, and more flexible while maintaining the same level of cut resistance. Gloves made from tungsten wire not only effectively reduce skin irritation but also greatly improve comfort and flexibility, making them ideal for various hand protection scenarios.

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【Know Tungsten】Why Tungsten Copper Block Can Be Used for Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)? 26

The tungsten copper block, measuring 34x33x15mm and composed of 80% tungsten and 20% copper, is a composite material produced through powder metallurgy. It combines tungsten’s high density, high melting point, and exceptional hardness with copper’s excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. This versatile material offers both mechanical strength and thermal performance, making it well-suited for applications such as spot welding and electrical discharge machining (EDM).

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