August 25, 2026
Tungsten carbide balls are used where something has to stay round while being pounded, ground, or eroded: valve balls in downhole and reciprocating pumps, wear components […]
August 18, 2026
Tungsten has a density of 19.25 g/cm³, about 1.7 times heavier than lead and within a quarter of a percent of gold. Most explanations stop at […]
August 11, 2026
Aerospace balances weight two different ways, and tungsten shows up in both. Counterweights sit on flight control surfaces to move their center of gravity forward of […]
August 4, 2026
A one-inch tungsten cube weighs about 0.70 lb (315 g) in pure tungsten. A four-inch cube weighs about 44.5 lb (20.2 kg). The math is simple: […]
July 28, 2026
DFARS 252.225-7052 stops defense contractors from delivering tungsten metal powder or tungsten heavy alloy that traces back to China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. Today the […]
July 21, 2026
ASTM B777 sorts tungsten heavy alloy into four classes, numbered 1 through 4, based on how much tungsten the alloy actually contains. Class 1 runs 90% […]
February 14, 2025
Class 2 tungsten is a specialized category of tungsten heavy alloys (WHA) prized for its impressive density, mechanical strength, and high-temperature resilience. Industries ranging from aerospace […]
May 22, 2024
In the relentless pursuit of aerospace innovation, materials that offer extraordinary performance under extreme conditions are not just valuable; they are indispensable. Tungsten, known for its […]
May 16, 2024
In the high-octane world of automotive manufacturing, every component plays a vital role. The relentless pursuit of speed, efficiency, and safety pushes the boundaries of […]