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Tungsten alloys, which contain elements such as nickel, copper and iron, produce a host of alloys which have engineering properties similar to steel, are relatively easy to machine, and can be plated or painted to enhance their corrosion protection. These alloys are approximately 50% denser than lead resulting in a higher concentration of mass in a limited area.
Density ρ
18 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Elastic modulus E
345 GPa at 20 °C
Elongation A
3 % at 20 °C
Hardness, Rockwell C HRC
34 [-] at 20 °C
Tensile strength Rm
724 MPa at 20 °C
Yield strength YS
517 MPa at 20 °C
Element
Weight %
Comment
95 %
Application areas
Common applications of Tungsten Alloys: Radiation shielding, boring bars, counterweights in aircraft and racing cars
This material data has been provided by Ed Fagan.