Tungsten Powder
At Elmet Technologies, we specialize in producing high-quality tungsten powder, the foundation of our extensive product range. Manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility in Lewiston, Maine, our tungsten powders meet the highest standards of purity and consistency. Using proprietary processes, we precisely reduce metal oxides to create powders that are essential for a wide range of demanding applications, including aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and energy.
As leaders in powder metallurgy, we provide custom tungsten and tungsten alloy formulations tailored to meet the unique requirements of our customers. All of our tungsten and tungsten heavy alloy materials comply with Section 871 of the 2019 NDAA and the finalized DFARS regulations, with raw materials sourced exclusively from certified conflict-free suppliers. At Elmet, we deliver the quality and reliability your high-performance applications demand.
High Purity Tungsten Powders
Pure Tungsten UX 1.5 Micron
As experts in powder metallurgy, Elmet meticulously controls the process to meet the highest purity standards. Our 1.5-micron UX tungsten powder is fully ISO 9001, AS9100, and ITAR compliant, making it perfect for a range of high-precision applications.
Pure Tungsten UX 3.0 Micron
Our proprietary processes that reduce metal oxides to metal powders yield unmatched purity and quality. Our 3.0-micron UX tungsten powder meets ISO 9001, AS9100, and ITAR standards, ensuring it is suitable for a wide range of specialized applications.
Pure Tungsten UX 5.0 Micron
Elmet specializes in custom-formulating tungsten powders with tailored grain structures, green strengths, and particle sizes. Our 5.0-micron UX tungsten powder meets ISO 9001, AS9100, and ITAR standards, making it perfect for challenging applications.
Advantages of Tungsten Powder
The tungsten powders produced by Elmet Technologies offer several significant advantages, making them versatile across various high-performance industries.
- High Density (19.3 g/cm^3)
- Highest Melting Point (3,422 degrees Celsius)
- Lowest Thermal Expansion of any metal (Low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion)
- Very High Mechanical Stiffness
- Very Low Vapor Pressure
Applications for W Powder
Elmet Technologies specializes in producing premium tungsten powders, renowned for their exceptional durability and performance in high-stress, demanding applications across various industries.
Key industries utilizing tungsten powders, components, and materials include:
- Aerospace & Defense
- Rotor blades, missile guidance systems, radiation shielding
- Medical
- X-ray tubes, CT scanners, radiation therapy equipment
- Additive Manufacturing
- Complex components
- Offshore Drilling
- Data logging instrumentation, sinker bars
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
- CVD and PVD, thin-film transistors, coasting applications
- Thermal spray applications
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A strong commitment to Quality and Compliance
At Elmet Technologies, quality and integrity are at the core of everything we do. Our powders and products are rigorously manufactured to meet the highest industry standards, including ISO 9001, AS9100, and ITAR compliance. By prioritizing both performance and product quality, Elmet delivers solutions you can trust for the most demanding applications.