Tungsten-copper alloys have a wide range of applications, mainly for the manufacture of high-voltage electrical switch contacts for arc ablation and high-temperature components such as rocket nozzle throat linings and tail rudders, as well as electrodes for electromachining, high temperature molds and others. Where electrical and thermal conductivity and high temperature use are required.
Copper Tungsten Resistance welding electrode: It combines the advantages of tungsten and copper, high temperature resistance, arc ablation resistance, high strength, large specific gravity, good electrical conductivity, good thermal conductivity, easy cutting, and has the characteristics of sweating, etc., due to the high hardness of tungsten. High melting point and anti-adhesion characteristics are often used for projection welding and butt welding electrodes with certain wear resistance and high temperature resistance.
Copper Tungsten Alloy Chemical Composition & Properties
Composition |
Density
gr/cc |
IACS
% |
Hardness
HB Kgf/mm2 |
Bend Strength
MPa |
W55 Cu45 |
12.30 |
49 |
125 |
– |
W60 Cu40 |
12.75 |
47 |
140 |
– |
W65 Cu35 |
13.30 |
44 |
155 |
– |
W70 Cu30 |
13.80 |
42 |
175 |
667 |
W75 Cu25 |
14.50 |
38 |
195 |
706 |
W80 Cu20 |
15.15 |
34 |
220 |
736 |
W85 Cu15 |
15.90 |
30 |
240 |
765 |
W90 Cu10 |
16.75 |
27 |
260 |
804 |