Practical know-how on refractory metals — electrode types, alloys and applications, explained for buyers and engineers.
Gold, green, grey, red – the colour codes of TIG tungsten electrodes explained: alloy, current type and when each type is worth it.
Pure molybdenum or the TZM alloy? Differences in recrystallisation, high-temperature strength, cost and applications compared.
Why copper-tungsten conducts heat like copper yet stays temperature-stable like tungsten – properties, grades (W80Cu20 etc.) and applications.
Tungsten and molybdenum compared directly: density, melting point, conductivity, machining and cost – and when each metal is worth it.
Density, melting point, conductivity and applications of tungsten, molybdenum, TZM, tungsten heavy alloy and copper-tungsten in one overview table.
Tungsten heavy alloy by tungsten content and matrix: WNiFe versus WNiCu, density, magnetic properties and when each grade fits.