Tungsten-Nickel-Copper (W-Ni-Cu) spherical powder
Tungsten-Nickel-Copper (W-Ni-Cu) spherical powder is a high-density composite material (17-18 g/cm³) produced via gas atomization, ensuring excellent flowability for additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy. With compositions like 90W-7Ni-3Cu, it offers superior radiation shielding, thermal conductivity, and sinterability. Ideal for aerospace, nuclear, and electrical applications, this powder enables complex, high-performance components. Available in fine particle sizes (15–45 µm) for 3D printing (LPBF) and sintering processes.
Tungsten Nickel Copper (W-6Ni-4Cu) Powder
Formula | W-6Ni-4Cu |
Synonyms | W-6Ni-4Co spherical particles, Tungsten Nickel Copper spherical powders, Tungsten Nickel Copper Powder |
Appearance | Black Powder, Spherical Morphology |
Particle Size | 0-45 um, 45-105 um, can be customized upon request |
Melting Point | 16.85~18.35 °C |
Density | 16.85~18.35 g/cm 3 |
Purity | 99.9% |
Apparent density | N/A |
Description of Tungsten Nickel Copper Spherical Powder
Tungsten nickel copper (W-Ni-Cu) spherical powder consists mainly of tungsten with nickel and copper, and is characterized by its spherical shape, which enhances flowability. It combines high density, hardness, and excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, making it ideal for applications like counterweights and radiation shielding. The powder is typically produced by atomization or powder metallurgy processes.
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W-Ni-Cu spherical powder Production Methods
Gas Atomization: Most common for spherical powders; melts and sprays alloy under inert gas.
Mechanical Alloying: Blends elemental powders, but less spherical.
Plasma Spheroidization: Converts irregular powders into spherical shapes.
Spheroidized Tungsten Nickel Copper powder Chemical Composition
| Formula | W (%) | Ni (%) | Cu (%) |
| W-6Ni-4Cu | 90 | 6 | 4 |
| W-4.5Ni-3Cu | 92.5 | 4.5 | 3 |
| W-3.5Ni-1.5Cu | 95 | 3.5 | 1.5 |
WNiCu powder Particle Size distribution
0-15μm, 15-53μm, 45-105μm, 45-150μm. (Various particle sizes can be customized)
Spherical W-Ni-Cu composite powder Applications
Radiation Shielding: Medical, aerospace, and nuclear industries.
Heavy Alloys: Counterweights, kinetic energy penetrators.
Additive Manufacturing: High-density components with complex geometries.
Electrical Contacts: High-wear resistance and conductivity.
Thermal Management: Heat sinks in electronics.
Tungsten Nickel Copper Spherical Powder Reference
Sintering of Tungsten and Tungsten Heavy Alloys of W–Ni–Fe and W–Ni–Cu: A Review
- This article reviews the recent research findings of consolidating tungsten and its alloys (W–Ni–Fe and W–Ni–Cu), from preparation of powder alloys to sintering of the compact. The advances in sintering are based on the objective of achieving good densification of the metal at lower temperature and at faster rate. The use of microwave sintering and spark plasma sintering techniques resulted in significant reduction in sintering time and producing products of good mechanical properties.