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Formula: W
Form: Wire
Material: Tungsten
CAS Number: 7440-33-7
Commodity: Metals
Purity:
99.95%
Diameter:
0.03mm
Coating:
Platinum Plated
Platinum Plated Tungsten Spooled Wire is used in specialized thermocouples, mass spectrometers, and high-temperature vacuum systems for its stable electrical conductivity, oxidation resistance, and thermal durability. The tungsten core offers mechanical strength and a high melting point, while the platinum coating enhances surface conductivity and chemical inertness. This material pairing is suited to applications in aerospace propulsion testing, semiconductor wafer fabrication, and precision surgical probes. Its performance remains consistent in controlled laboratory environments where reliable signal transmission and corrosion resistance are essential under extreme conditions. It is also employed in electrochemical sensing platforms, where the platinum layer provides a reliable catalytic surface for redox reactions in fuel cells and biosensors for research and industrial applications with extreme thermal and chemical conditions.
Tolerances
Wire
| Diameter | ±10% | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | +5% / -1% |
Material Properties for Metals
Atomic Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 74 |
| Crystal structure | Body centred cubic |
| Electronic structure | Xe 4f¹⁴ 5d⁴ 6s² |
| Valences shown | 2,3,4,5,6 |
| Atomic weight( amu ) | 183.85 |
| Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns ) | 18.5 |
| Photo-electric work function( eV ) | 4.55 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 183/ 14.3 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 182/ 26.3 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 186/ 28.6 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 180/ 0.1 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 184/ 30.7 |
| Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm ) | 0.141 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 1/ 7.98 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 2/ 17.7 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Material condition | Soft |
| Material condition | Hard |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.28 |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.28 |
| Bulk modulus( GPa ) | 311 |
| Bulk modulus( GPa ) | 311 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 411 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 411 |
| Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) | 360 |
| Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) | 500 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 550-620 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 1920 |
| Yield strength( MPa ) | 550 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) | 5.4@20@20°C |
| Superconductivity critical temperature( K ) | 0.0154 |
| Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) | 0.0048@0-100°C |
| Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV ) | 1.12 |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Boiling point( C ) | 5660 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 19.3@20°C |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 3410 |
| Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ ) | 4009 |
| Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ ) | 192 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 133@25°C |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 173@0-100°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 4.5@0-100°C |
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