Tungsten Cerium Oxide (WC20)

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Description

WC20 is a non-radioactive material variant and the best possible alternative to thorium oxide based tungsten (WT20).

This material data has been provided by Plansee.

"Typical" values were obtained via a literature search. "Predicted" values were imputed via artificial intelligence technology. While we have placed significant efforts in ensuring data accuracy, "typical" and "predicted" data should be considered indicative and verified by appropriate material testing. Please do contact us if additional information on the the predicted data method is required.
All metrics apply to room temperature unless otherwise stated. SI units used unless otherwise stated.
Equivalent standards are similar to one or more standards provided by the supplier. Some equivalent standards may be stricter whereas others may be outside the bounds of the original standard.

Ashby charts

Properties

General

PropertyTemperatureValue

Density

23.0 °C

18.7 g/cm³

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Chemical properties

PropertyValueComment

Aluminium

1E-4 %

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Cadmium

1E-4 %

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Carbon

6E-4 %

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Cerium

1.47 - 1.79 %

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as Ce

Chromium

3E-4 %

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Copper

1E-4 %

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Iron

8E-4 %

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Lead

1E-4 %

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Molybdenum

1.2E-3 %

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Nickel

2E-4 %

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Nitrogen

1E-4 %

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Other

1.8 - 2.2 %

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as CeO₂

Potassium

1E-4 %

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Silicon

1E-4 %

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Tungsten

balance

Technological properties

Property
Application areas

It is used as a material for welding electrodes. Tungsten is doped with two percent cerium oxide by weight to obtain a material with a lower electron work function, better ignition characteristics and a longer service life than pure tungsten.

Other

Suitable as a substitute for WT20.