Tungsten (W) equivalents, chemistry & properties.
Tungsten (W) is a refractory metal used for mostly used for TIG welding electrodes, lamp filaments, furnace heating elements and heat shields, X-ray targets. Below are its equivalent designations in nine standards, chemical composition, mechanical properties and density.
Tungsten (W) equivalent grades
- USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE)
- ASTM B760 (plate, sheet, foil)
- Europe (EN)
- W99.95
Key data
- Family
- Refractory metal
- Density
- 19.25 g/cm³
- Typical mechanical
- Melting point 3422 °C, the highest of all metals
- Typical uses
- Mostly used for TIG welding electrodes, lamp filaments, furnace heating elements and heat shields, X-ray targets
- Weight
- Calculate weight in Tungsten (W)
Tungsten (W) chemical composition (weight %)
Commercial pure tungsten (W ≥99.95 %)
| W | Mo | Fe | Ni | C | O |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≥99.95 | ≤0.01 | ≤0.005 | ≤0.003 | ≤0.005 | ≤0.005 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent of Tungsten (W)?
Tungsten (W) equivalents: USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE) ASTM B760 (plate, sheet, foil); Europe (EN) W99.95. Equivalents are close but not always identical; check the standard on your order.
What is the chemical composition of Tungsten (W)?
Tungsten (W) (Commercial pure tungsten (W ≥99.95 %)): W ≥99.95, Mo ≤0.01, Fe ≤0.005, Ni ≤0.003, C ≤0.005, O ≤0.005 (weight %).
What is the density of Tungsten (W)?
About 19.25 g/cm³ (19,250 kg/m³), the value used for weight calculations.
Need Tungsten (W)?
Steel Impex India, Mumbai, supplies Tungsten (W) in pipes, plates, sheets, bars and fittings as available, with mill test certificates. Send the grade, standard, size and quantity.