Uses of Tungsten Nickel Iron Alloys

Uses of Tungsten Nickel Iron Alloys

As a typical representative of high-density tungsten-based alloys, tungsten-nickel-iron alloys are widely used due to their higher density, smaller volume expansion coefficient, excellent plasticity, and weldability. Then in which areas can the alloy be used? In this article, let’s take a closer look at the uses of tungsten nickel-iron alloys. 

Uses of Tungsten Nickel Iron Alloys

1. The Uses of Tungsten Nickel Iron Alloys in Radiation Protection and Guidance

Due to its strong X-ray and gamma-ray absorption capacity and excellent processing performance, tungsten-nickel-iron alloy has become an ideal material for radiotherapy collimators and protective parts. It is reported that the alloy material is widely used in various types of CT, linear accelerator, PET, gamma camera, and other equipment, and can provide excellent radiation protection and beam guidance.

2. The Uses of Tungsten Nickel Iron Alloys in Industrial Counterweight

The tungsten-nickel-iron counterweight parts are mainly used to make up for the swing, weight transfer, imbalance, and vibration of items to ensure the stability of the center of gravity. Their application areas involve aerospace, the automotive industry, sports equipment, crude oil and natural gas drilling, gas turbine counterweights, and precision optical instruments.

3. The Uses of Tungsten Nickel Iron Alloys in Security and Defense Components

In modern warfare, the main targets of attack are tank armor, solid fortifications, and protected combat personnel. To obtain a fatal blow effect, alloy materials with high density, high storage speed, strong penetration ability, and environmental protection characteristics are indispensable.

4. The Uses of Tungsten Nickel Iron Alloys in Nuclear Power and Energy Components

Tungsten nickel-iron alloy can be used for the main pump of the cooling system used in nuclear power plants. Due to its high density and performance, after precision machining, it is installed in the main pump of the nuclear power cooling system as an inertia flywheel, so as to ensure that the main pump system can continue to work and cool the nuclear power plant to avoid accidents when the nuclear power plant suddenly fails.

Conclusion 

Thank you for reading our article and we hope it can help you have a better understanding of the uses of tungsten nickel-iron alloys. If you want to learn more about tungsten nickel-iron alloys, we would like to advise you to visit Advanced Refractory Metals (ARM) for more information.

Headquartered in Lake Forest, California, USA, Advanced Refractory Metals (ARM) is a leading manufacturer & supplier of refractory metals & alloys across the world. It provides customers with high-quality refractory metals & alloys such as tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, rhenium, titanium, and zirconium at a very competitive price.