Tungsten Carbide
Australian Metal powders sells three types of Tungsten Carbide based on the particle shape. These products are used in hard facing applications.
For more information about Tungsten Carbide applications, visit our Applications page.
Crushed Cast Tungsten Carbide
This product is crushed and pulverized.
Typical composition:
Carbon: 3.95%
Iron: 0.11%
Tungsten: Balance
Specific Density: 7.3(g/cm3)
This product is available in a wide range of particle size however the standard size we normally stock are 50-150um, -45um
Spherical Cast Tungsten Carbide Powder
The particles are spherical in shape.
Typical composition:
Carbon: 3.88%
Iron: 0.10%
Tungsten: Balance
Specific Density: 9.7(g/cm3)
This product is supplied to order
Crusted Tungsten Carbide Grit
This product is crushed and cemented tungsten carbide cobalt chips.
Typical composition:
Carbon: 5.5–6.5%
Cobalt: 6.5–10%
Chrome: 0.5% max
Iron: 0.3% max
Tungsten: Balance
Specific Density: 14.0–14.7(g/cm3)
This product is available in a range of particles sizes however the standard size is 12-20 mesh (1.7x1.18mm).