Plansee Inermet® composite materials are heavy metals with a high tungsten content (> 90%) and a NiCu binder phase.
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Element
Weight %
Comment
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binder
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binder
90 %
Application areas
Inermet® tungsten alloys are distinguished by their particularly high density. Combined with their ability to absorb radiation as well as their outstanding mechanical properties and machinability, they are the ideal materials for a wide range of applications, such as in aerospace, the automotive industry, medical engineering and the construction industry.
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Paramagnetic
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