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Tungsten-Rhenium Alloy

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Product Overview

Tungsten-Rhenium Alloy is a high-performance material designed forapplications requiring exceptional strength, high-temperature stability, andresistance to wear and corrosion. By combining tungsten’s robustness withrhenium’s ductility, this alloy exhibits superior mechanical properties, makingit ideal for challenging environments. It is widely used in aerospace,electronics, energy, and high-temperature industrial processes where durabilityand thermal resistance are critical.

Product Features

  1. Outstanding High-Temperature Performance:

    • Capable of withstanding extremely high temperatures (up to 3,000°C) without significant loss of strength.

    • Exceptional thermal stability, making it suitable for applications in aerospace engines, rocket nozzles, and heat shields.

  2. Superior Mechanical Strength and Ductility:

    • The addition of rhenium enhances the ductility of tungsten, providing excellent resistance to cracking and brittleness.

    • High tensile and yield strength, even at elevated temperatures,ensures reliable performance under mechanical stress.

  3. Excellent Corrosion and Oxidation Resistance:

    • Highly resistant to oxidation and chemical corrosion, especially in harsh environments and aggressive atmospheres.

    • Ideal for use in corrosive environments, such as chemical processing and nuclear reactors.

  4. Good Machinability and Workability:

    • Can be formed, welded, and machined with specialized techniques,allowing for precise manufacturing of complex components.

    • Offers good compatibility with additive manufacturing and precision machining technologies.

Applications

  1. Aerospace and Defense: Utilized in high-temperature components like rocket thrusters, propulsion systems, and gas turbine blades.

  2. Electronics: Used in the production of thermocouples, heating elements, and electronic contacts due to its excellent electrical conductivity and stability.

  3. Energy Sector: Suitable for nuclear reactors, power generation equipment, and other high-temperature industrial processes.

  4. Medical Equipment: Ideal for X-ray tubes, radiation shields, and other devices requiring high wear resistance.

Chemical Composition

Element

W

Re

Content (%)

75-97

3-25

Mechanical Properties

Property

Value

Tensile Strength (MPa)

≥1200

Yield Strength (MPa)

≥1000

Elongation (%)

≥10

Hardness (HV)

≥450

Density (g/cm³)

19.3-19.6

Melting Point (°C)

3,100-3,200

Product Specifications

  • Forms Available: Rods, Sheets, Foils, Tubes, and Custom Components

  • Diameter (Rods): 2mm - 50mm

  • Thickness (Sheets): 0.1mm - 5mm

  • Surface Finish: Ground, Polished, or as-cast

Manufacturing Process

  • Produced using advanced vacuum arc melting (VAM) and hot isostatic pressing (HIP) processes to ensure a homogenous microstructure and optimal properties.

  • Heat treatment can be tailored to enhance properties like strength,ductility, and corrosion resistance based on specific application requirements.

Packaging and Delivery

  • Packaging: Moisture-proof wrapping + sturdy wooden crates to ensure safe transport.

  • Lead Time: Typically 4-6 weeks, depending on order specifications and quantity.