High-Density Tungsten Based Metals

Mi-Tech high-density metals are high -strength, machinable, tungsten based materials used when high density and strength are required.

Typical Properties*

  HD 17 HD 17BB HD 17D HD 17.5 HD 17.7 HD 18 HD 18D HD 18.5
90% W
6% Ni
4% Cu
90% W
6% Ni
4% Cu/Fe
90% W
7% Ni
3% Fe
92.5% W
5.25% Ni
2.25% Fe
93% W
Balance
Ni Fe Mo
95% W
3.5% Ni
1.5% Cu
95% W
3.5% Ni
1.5% Fe
97% W
2.1% Ni
.9% Fe
ASTM-B-777-07 Class 1 Class 1 Class 2 Super Chatter Free™ Class 3 Class 3 Class 4
Density Gms/cc 17 17 17.5 17.7 18 18 18.5
Density Lbs/cu. in. .614 .614 .632 .639 .650 .650 .668
Hardness Rockwell C 24 25 26 30 27 27 28
Ultimate Tensile Strength (PSI) 110,000 125,000 114,000 130,000 115,000 125,000 128,000
Yield Strength .2% offset (PSI) 90,000 88,000 90,000 90,000 85,000 90,000 85,000
Elongation (% in 1") 8 14 12 10 7 12 10
Proportional Elastic Limit (PSI) 45,000 52,000 46,000 60,000 45,000 44,000 45,000
Modules of
Elasticity (PSI)
40 x 106 45 x 106 47 x 106 53 x 106 45 x 106 50 x 106 53 x 106
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion X 10-6/°C (20-400°C) 5.4 4.8 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.6 4.5
Thermal Conductivity (CGS Units) .23 .18 .20 .27 .33 .26 .30
Electrical Conductivity
(% IACS)
14 10 13 14 16 13 17
Magnetic Properties HD 17 = NIL
HD 17BB = Slightly Magnetic
Slightly
Magnetic
Slightly
Magnetic
Slightly
Magnetic
NIL Slightly
Magnetic
Slightly
Magnetic

*Properties may vary according to size and shape of part.
Composition shown is typical and may change for manufacturing purposes or to meet physical and/or application requirements.
If non-magnetic material is required, it should be specified.

ISO 9001:2000 Registered AS 9100