Tungsten key properties: Very high density, High oxidation resistance, Highest melting point of all metals, Lowest vapor pressure of all metals, Highest elasticity modulus of the all metals, Hardest pure metal, Excellent high temperature strength characteristics, High hardness, Resistive to thermal stress, High thermal conductivity, Low thermal expansion, Superior chemical inertness, is not attacked by nitric, hydrofluoric, or sulphuric acid solutions Tungsten main applications domains: Inert gas welding electrodes, Metal evaporation work, X-ray targets, Windings and heating elements for electric furnaces, Electroplating, As tungsten yarn, it is used for reinforcement in metal, ceramic and plastic composites Information provided by Acerde |