Tungsten also referred to as Wolfram, is a chemical element with the chemical symbol W and atomic number 74. After Carbon, Tungsten has the highest melting point of all elements. Tungsten is among the heaviest metals found on Earth. It has excellent high-temperature mechanical properties, with the lowest expansion coefficient and highest conductivity of all metals.
Advanced Refractory Metals is a leading supplier of Tungsten products. We offer competitive pricing and great lead times on all our materials, and we're capable of supplying custom materials per any specs/drawings you provide us with.
We offer a range of tungsten and tungsten-based alloys, known for their extreme density, high melting point, and excellent performance in tough environments.
Pure Tungsten Rods, Plates, Sheets
Tungsten Heavy Alloy (W-Ni-Fe, W-Ni-Cu) Bars & Blocks
Tungsten Electrodes (for welding and plasma)
Tungsten Radiation Shielding Components
Custom-Machined Tungsten Parts
| Tungsten Sheet & Tungsten Plate | ||
| .002″ x 12″ x 36″ | .050″ x 12″ x 36″ | .750″ x 12″ x 36″ |
| .004″ x 12″ x 36″ | .060″ x 12″ x 36″ | 1.00″ x 12″ x 36″ |
| .005″ x 12″ x 36″ | .080″ x 12″ x 36″ | 1.50″ x 12″ x 36″ |
| .010″ x 12″ x 36″ | .125″ x 12″ x 36″ | 2.00″ x 12″ x 36″ |
| .015″ x 12″ x 36″ | .188″ x 12″ x 36″ | 2.50″ x 12″ x 12″ |
| .020″ x 12″ x 36″ | .250″ x 12″ x 36″ | 3.00″ x 12″ x 12″ |
| .025″ x 12″ x 36″ | .375″ x 12″ x 36″ | 3.50″ x 12″ x 12″ |
| .030″ x 12″ x 36″ | .500″ x 12″ x 36″ | 4.00″ x 12″ x 12″ |
| .040″ x 12″ x 36″ | .625″ x 12″ x 36″ | |
| Tungsten Rod & Tungsten Bar | ||
| .125″ dia x 72″ | .750″ dia x 72″ | 2.00″ dia x 72″ |
| .188″ dia x 72″ | .875″ dia x 72″ | 2.25″ dia x 36″ |
| .250″ dia x 72″ | 1.00″ dia x 72″ | 2.50″ dia x 36″ |
| .375″ dia x 72″ | 1.25″ dia x 72″ | 3.00″ dia x 36″ |
| .500″ dia x 72″ | 1.50″ dia x 72″ | 3.50″ dia x 36″ |
| .625″ dia x 72″ | 1.75″ dia x 72″ | 4.00″ dia x 36″ |
| Tungsten Wire | ||
| .00059” dia x 50 ft | .0008” dia x 50 ft | .001” dia x 50 ft |
| .0015” dia x 50 ft | .002″ dia x 50 ft | .025″ dia x 50 ft |
| .003″ dia x 50 ft | .005″ dia x 50 ft | .008″ dia x 50 ft |
| .010″ dia x 50 ft | .015″ dia x 50 ft | .020″ dia x 50 ft |
| .030″ dia x 50 ft | .035″ dia x 50 ft | .040″ dia x 50 ft |
| .045″ dia x 50 ft | .050″ dia x 50 ft | .060″ dia x 50 ft |
| .062″ dia x 50 ft | .080″ dia x 50 ft | .090″ dia x 50 ft |
| .125″ dia x 50 ft | ||
| Ribbon Thicknesses: | ||
| .002″ | .006″ | .012″ |
| .003″ | .007″ | .015″ |
| .004″ | .008″ | .020″ |
| .005″ | .010″ | .025″ |
| Tungsten Powder (Particle Size) | ||
| 0.4-0.5 μm | 0.5-0.7 μm | 0.7-0.9 μm |
| 0.9-1.1 μm | 1.1-1.5 μm | 1.5-1.8 μm |
| 1.8-2.2 μm | 2.2-2.7 μm | 2.7-3.2 μm |
| 3.2-3.7 μm | 3.7-4.3 μm | 4.3-4.8 μm |
| 4.8-5.3 μm | 5.3-6.0 μm | 6.0-6.5 μm |
| 6.5-7.0 μm | 7.0-9.0 μm | 9.0-11.0 μm |
| 11.0-13.0 μm | 13.0-17.0 μm | 17.0-25.0 μm |
| 25.0-35.0 μm | 35.0-45.0 μm | 45.0-55.0 μm |
| Tungsten Boat | ||
| 2.5mm-100mm height | 15mm-900mm width | 15mm-900mm length |
| 0.25mm-8mm thickness | ||
| Tungsten Crucible (Diameter) | ||
| 30 ~ 50 mm | 50 ~ 100 mm | 100 ~ 150 mm |
| 150 ~ 200 mm | 200 ~ 300 mm | 300 ~ 400 mm |
| 400 ~ 450 mm | 450 ~ 500 mm | |
| Tungsten Wire Rope | ||
| 2.5 X 6700 X 2820 mm | 2.0 X 4010 X 1800 mm | 1.8 X 3700 X 1570 mm |
| Tungsten Nickel Iron Alloy (W-Ni-Fe Alloy) | ||
| Tungsten Nickel-Copper Alloy (W-Ni-Cu Alloy) | ||
| Tungsten Bucking Bar | ||
| Tungsten Alloy Counterweight Parts | ||
| Tungsten Alloy Crankshaft Weight | ||
| Tungsten Penetrator | ||
| Tungsten Rhenium Alloy Wire | ||
| Tungsten Rhenium Alloy Plate | ||
| Tungsten Rhenium Alloy Rod | ||
| Tungsten Rhenium Alloy Sheet | ||
| Tungsten Rhenium Alloy Thermocouple | ||
* Specific lengths and sizes available upon request.
Tungsten has many excellent properties such as high melting point and low vapor pressure, so it is widely used in industrial fields.
* Useful for glass-to-metal seals since the thermal expansion is about the same as borosilicate glass
* Tungsten and its alloys are used extensively for filaments for electric lamps, electron, and television tubes, and for metal evaporation work
* Electrical contact points for car distributors
* X-ray targets
* Windings and heating elements for electrical furnaces
* Missile and high-temperature applications
* High-speed tool steels and many other alloys contain tungsten
Q: What's the difference between pure tungsten and tungsten heavy alloy?
A: Pure tungsten is very dense and heat-resistant, but brittle. Alloys add nickel, iron, or copper to improve toughness and workability.
Q: Is tungsten magnetic?
A: Pure tungsten is not magnetic. Alloys may be slightly magnetic depending on the binder metals used.
Q: Do you offer custom parts?
A: Yes, we offer custom machining for both pure tungsten and alloys. Just send us a drawing or specs.
Q: How does tungsten compare to lead for shielding?
A: Tungsten is denser and safer—no toxicity issues like lead. Ideal for compact, high-performance shielding.