Tungsten Carbide was originally developed in Germany in the 1920’s as there was a requirement for die materials that were able to stand up to the high wear encountered in the drawing of tungsten filaments for light bulbs.
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Mechanical Properties of Tungsten Carbide
The mechanical properties of Tungsten Carbide are mentioned in the table below:
| Property |
Value* |
| Density |
12 gm/cc |
| Hardness |
1500 Knoop |
| Modulus of Elasticity |
90 x 106 psi |
| Compressive Strength |
580 kpsi |
| Poisson's Ratio |
0.24 |
* All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.
Electrical Properties of Tungsten Carbide
The electrical properties of Tungsten Carbide are mentioned in the table below:
| Property |
Value* |
| Volume Resistivity |
2.5 x 10-8ohm-cm |
* All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.
Thermal Properties of Tungsten Carbide
The thermal properties of Tungsten Carbide are mentioned in the table below:
| Property |
Value* |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
60 x 10-6/°C |
| Thermal Conductivity |
42 W/mK |
* All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.
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