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Tungsten Carbide was originally developed for cutting tools, because it's extremely hard; it has great compressive strength and is three time more rigid than steel.
These balls are characterised by high hardness, dimensional stability, high wear resistance and the ability to withstand significant levels of shock and impact. Although the Cobalt binder may corrode on contact with water, this is largely cosmetic and doesn't affect the overall performance.
You'll find them in ball screws, check valves, flow meters (for example gas meters) gauging and checking instruments as well as ballpoint pens.
AISI 1010, JIS SWRM 12, EN32 ASTM A/29, Wks 1.0010
| Composition | |
|---|---|
| Tungsten Carbide | 93 - 100% |
| Cobalt | 5 - 7 % |
| Size Range |
|---|
| 1.588mm (1/16") to 50.800mm (2") |
| Hardness | |
|---|---|
| Hra | 90.5 - 91.5 |
| Mechanical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Density | 14.947 - 15.0% g/cm3 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 100 W/m/oC |
| Electrical Resistivity | 20 u ohms/cm |
| Linear Expansion Coefficient 20 - 400oC | 4.9 10-6/oC |
| Linear Expansion Coefficient 20 - 800oC | 5.3 10-6/oC |
| Transverse Rupture Strength @ 20oC | 2600 N/mm2 |
| Fracture Toughness K c @ 20oC | 12 MN/m2 |
| Compressive Strength @ 20oC | 6200 N/mm2 |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.22 |
| Magnetic Properties | Slightly magnetic |
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