Alloy product manufacturers looking for superior metal performance and durability need to turn to tungsten and molybdenum manufacturing methods for products with superior durability and performance in their products. widely used in aerospace, automotive and homeland defense where the features of extended strength, resistance to corrosion and degradation are important.
A Short History of Tungsten and Molybdenum Manufacturing Methods
Tungsten and molybdenum manufacturing methods have both followed similar historical paths in development. Both elements were first isolated in their pure forms toward the end of the 18th century. Tungsten was given its name by Swedish Chemists and it means “hard Stone” It is also known as Wolfram. It was not until the 20th century that the full use of molybdenum and tungsten products were fully utilized.
The Useful Characteristics of Tungsten and Molybdenum
Tungsten is 200 % denser than steel. Of all the mineral elements it has the highest melting point (6170 degrees Fahrenheit). This makes tungsten crucibles particularly durable. Molybdenum has a lower melting point (but still 4,748 degrees Fahrenheit!) but also has great tensile strength with less weight than tungsten. Tungsten rates only behind diamonds on a scale of hardness, with a determined tensile strength approximating 1,510 megapascals or twice that of iron.
Melting the elements requires the use of vacuum furnaces in the tungsten and molybdenum manufacturing processes to reach temperatures of 2,192 degrees Fahrenheit (1, 200 degrees Celsius).
How Tungsten and Molybdenum are Derived for Industrial Use
Neither tungsten or molybdenum are not found naturally. Tungsten has to be separated from one of the mineral elements (iron, manganese, and calcium) in which it is combined in its natural state. Molybdenum has to be separated from molybdenite or found as a trace element in copper. After separation, Tungsten and molybdenum are compressed into metallic powders at a very high pressure. Then they are most often used to make alloys. They are used to increase strength, hardness, electrical conductivity and resistance to corrosion and wear.
Application for Tungsten and Molybdenum Manufacturing Methods.
For example, molybdenum is used as glass electrodes in glass furnaces as electrodes because of the resistance to degradation and glass discoloration. Because Molybdenum has similar durability, but less density, molybdenum boats are produced for their reliability. Because of tungsten conductivity, it is widely used as a filament in lights, as well as drilling and boring equipment. Tungsten crucibles are highly valued because of their extraordinarily melting point. Tungsten’s ability to retain conductivity at high temperatures and while maintaining its other physical characteristics even at extreme temperatures make it ideal for tooling applications, x-ray and radiation therapy equipment among many other uses.
Tungsten and molybdenum manufacturing methods provide multiple solutions for industries looking for alloys uses where strength and durability matter as well as a resistance to degradation. Their applications will continue as demands for quality and performance matter for metals that are “heavy” as well as durable.
