Tungsten Carbide

Type Analysis Tungsten Cobalt

94% 6%

General Information
Typical industry applications are: Instrumentation; valves in high precision hydraulic systems; high load bearings; inertial navigation systems; ball screws; linear bearings in slideways; gaging and checking; meters; and for ballizing.

Material Characteristics
The characteristic properties of tungsten carbide make it highly suitable for precision balls in applications requiring high hardness; resistance to wear, impact, elevated temperature, corrosion, humidity, abrasion, and poor conditions of lubrication.

Mechanical Properties
• Ultimate Tensile Strength 220,000 psi
• Ultimate Compressive Strength 643,000 psi
• Transverse Rupture Strength 228,000 psi
• Modulus of Elasticity 98,000,000
• Density (Approx.) 0.54 lb./in.
• Specific Gravity 14.85-15.5

Hardness
Rockwell A 90.5-91.5