Kochlin SPECIAL ALLOYS · SINCE 2009

93W-Ni-Fe Heavy Alloy

Tungsten heavy alloy — counterweights and radiation shielding

Tungsten · MolyTungsten
Units
Service limit
500
°C · indicative max
Density
17.6
g/cm³

Chemical composition

W 93%Ni 4.9%Fe 2.1%
ElementName Content %
W Tungsten (nominal)93%
Ni Nickel (nominal)4.9%
Fe Iron (nominal)2.1%

Mechanical minima by form

Guaranteed values differ by form, size and delivery condition; quotations confirm the specification, form, size and condition.

FormCondition Rm MPaRp0.2 MPaA ≥ %Other requirements and notes
Sintered blanks and parts (accepted on sintered test bars)Class 2 (nominal W 92.5 %) ≥ 758 (110 ksi) ≥ 517 (75 ksi) ≥ 5 Also specified: Hardness ≤ 33 HRC
Density 17.15–17.85 g/cm³. The hardness cap applies to as-sintered or annealed material; worked or strain-aged material can reach 49 HRC. B777 has four classes (90, 92.5, 95 and 97 % W) and no 93 % class; the two closest to 93W are listed.
Sintered blanks and parts (accepted on sintered test bars)Class 3 (nominal W 95 %) ≥ 724 (105 ksi) ≥ 517 (75 ksi) ≥ 3 Also specified: Hardness ≤ 34 HRC
Density 17.75–18.35 g/cm³. The hardness cap applies to as-sintered or annealed material; worked or strain-aged material can reach 49 HRC. B777 has four classes (90, 92.5, 95 and 97 % W) and no 93 % class; the two closest to 93W are listed.

Where this grade is recommended

Matched in 1 service conditions; ranks and scores computed from the condition-scoring matrix.

Service conditionIndustry TemperatureRankScore
Imaging equipment & targets Medical Devices In-body (37 °C) 4 / 5 88

Applicable standards

Name the standard and its edition on the order.

Frequently asked questions

What is 93W-Ni-Fe Heavy Alloy?

93W-Ni-Fe Heavy Alloy — Tungsten. Tungsten heavy alloy — counterweights and radiation shielding

What is the maximum service temperature of W93?

Typically about 500 °C; the practical limit depends on media, stress and design life — acceptance per the governing standard.

Which standards cover W93?

ASTM B777 (tungsten-base high-density metal)

Where is W93 typically used?

Imaging equipment & targets (Medical Devices)

In which forms is W93 available?

Tube, plate, strip, bar, forgings, wire and other forms — sizes and delivery condition confirmed per order, with EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 certification.

Same series

Download PDF datasheet

This grade’s datasheet as an A4 PDF — for filing, printing or forwarding to colleagues.

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Supply & enquiry

Tube & pipeφ1 – 219 × 0.25 – 25 mmPlate4.76 – 80 mmBarφ8 – 300 mmWire & filler metalsφ0.01 – 8 mm

For this grade we can supply, against your service conditions:

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