
Tungsten UX 3.0 Micron Powder
For over 90 years, Elmet Technologies has been a trusted leader in manufacturing pure tungsten UX 3.0-micron powder at our fully integrated facility in Lewiston, Maine. Powder metallurgy is the foundation of our process, engineered through proprietary techniques that reduce metal oxides into powders of unmatched purity and quality. As experts in powder metallurgy, we maintain precise control over every step to ensure our powders meet strict purity standards.

Our 3.0-micron UX tungsten powder is certified to meet ISO 9001, AS9100, and ITAR requirements, making it ideal for a wide range of specialized applications. Beyond internal use, Elmet brings extensive expertise in custom-formulating high-performance tungsten powders. We tailor agglomerated grain structures, green strengths, and particle sizes to meet the unique needs of our customers, ensuring exceptional performance for even the most demanding applications.
Benefits of Tungsten UX 3.0 Micron
Elmet Technologies’ 3.0 Micron UX Tungsten Powder, manufactured with advanced processes, is 99.95% pure and delivers unmatched consistency and quality, making it ideal for a wide range of industrial applications.
Key Benefits:
- 99.95% pure tungsten powder.
- Highly versatile, used for mill products and components for aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and energy applications.
- Commonly used in radiation shielding products.
- Serves as a high-density filling material for irregularly shaped cavities.
- Designed to meet and exceed industry quality specifications.
- Produced under ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified processes.
Pure Tungsten Technical Data specifications
Grade | UX 3.0 |
FSSS particle size, as supplied | 2.5 – 3.5 |
Scott density, g/in^3 | 55 – 70 |
Tap density, g/cm^3 | 5.5 – 7.0 |
Screen size | -150 mesh |
Oxygen content, wt. % | 0.04 |

Our custom powder formulations
At Elmet Technologies, we know that one size does not fit all, which is why we offer custom tungsten powder formulations designed to meet your specific needs. Our expert team works closely with you to create powders with tailored particle sizes and distributions for optimal performance, precise green strength adjustments for efficient forming and sintering processes, and customized grain structures to enhance material properties like density, strength, and conductivity.