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Tungsten-Copper Alloys Plates / Rods / Parts
 
WCu for Heat Sinks WCu for Electrodes
 

Description
As high performance materials, Tungsten-Copper and Molybdenum-Copper Alloys are characterized by high thermal conductivity, low thermal expansion and high wear resistance combined with excellent electrical conductivity. It is very important to indicate which following grade is for your application, Heat Sink Grade or Electrode Grade.

  1. Tungsten-Copper for Heat Sinks

1.1 Alloys and Properties

Properties WCu10 WCu15 WCu20 WCu25
Density g/cm3 17.0 16.3 15.4 14.9
CTE, ppm/K 6.5 7.0 8.3 9.0
Relative Density ¡Ý 99 ¡Ý 99 ¡Ý 99 ¡Ý 99
Thermal Conductivity  W/m.K 170-180 190-200 200-220 220-250


1.2 Electronic Applications

Heat Sinks and Spreaders, Microwave Carriers, Hermetic Package Bases and Housings, Ceramic Substrate Carriers, GaAs and Silicon Device Mounts, Laser Diode Mounts.

 
  2. Tungsten-Copper for Electrodes
2.1 Alloys and Properties
Type Density (g/cm3) HB  Electrical Conductivity (% IACS) Form
WCu10 16.8-17.2 ¡Ý 260 > 27 Rods, Bars, Sheets, Plates, Parts
WCu20 15.2-15.6 ¡Ý 220 > 34
WCu25 14.5-15.0 ¡Ý 198 > 38
WCu30 13.8-14.4 ¡Ý 175 > 42


2.2 Electric Applications

High Voltage Arc Contacts, Vacuum Contacts, Electrodes for Resistant Welding and Spark Erosion, Leaders for Steel Rolling, Dies for Casting, Balance Weights, Rocket Parts.

 
  3. Typical Size
Ground Finish Bars Ground Finish Sheets
Diameter (mm) Max. Length (mm) Thickness (mm) Max. Width x Max. Length (mm)
4-8 175 1.2 20 x 80
10-50 203 3.3 30 x 150
> 60 350 5 50 x 150
   

10 100 x 200
   

20 200 x 300
   

30-100 300 x 400
 
 
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