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Black Tungsten Wire Characteristics 24

Due to its exceptional physical and chemical properties, black tungsten wire is widely used in lighting, electronics, photovoltaics, and high-temperature industries. As a processed product of the high-melting-point metal tungsten, tungsten wire possesses unique properties that enable it to perform exceptionally well in extreme environments. The following details its key characteristics. 1. High Melting Point Black tungsten wire has a melting point of approximately 3422°C, the highest of all pure metals. This property enables it to maintain structural stability at…

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Uses of Black Tungsten Wire 22

Due to its excellent high-temperature resistance, mechanical strength, and chemical stability, black tungsten wire plays an irreplaceable role in lighting, electronics, high-temperature industries, welding, photovoltaics, medical treatment, and scientific research. The following details the main uses of black tungsten wire. 1. Lighting Industry The most well-known use of black tungsten wire is as the filament of incandescent light bulbs. Due to its high melting point of 3422°C and its ability to maintain stable luminous properties at high temperatures, tungsten wire…

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Chemical Properties of Black Tungsten Wire 13

Due to its unique chemical properties, black tungsten wire is widely used in high-temperature, vacuum, and specific chemical environments. As a high-melting-point transition metal, tungsten is extremely chemically stable, but it can also exhibit some reactivity under certain conditions. The following details the main chemical properties of black tungsten wire. 1. Chemical Stability at Room Temperature At room temperature, tungsten is extremely inert to most chemicals. Black tungsten wire does not react easily with oxygen, moisture, dilute acids (such as…

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Physical Properties of Black Tungsten Wire 14

Due to its unique physical properties, black tungsten wire is widely used in lighting, electronics, and high-temperature industrial applications. Tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal in the periodic table, and its physical properties give black tungsten wire its exceptional performance. The following details its key physical properties. 1. High Melting Point Tungsten has an extremely high melting point of approximately 3422°C (6192°F), the highest of all pure metals. This allows black tungsten wire to maintain structural stability…

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Black Tungsten Wire Manufacturing Process 13

Due to its high melting point, corrosion resistance, and excellent electrical conductivity, black tungsten wire is widely used in lighting, electronic devices, and high-temperature equipment. Its manufacturing process is complex and precise, involving multiple steps. The main processes are briefly described below. 1. Tungsten Ore Extraction The production of black tungsten wire begins with the extraction of tungsten ore (such as wolframite or scheelite). After crushing and grinding, the tungsten ore is separated into tungsten concentrate through flotation or gravity…

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Tungsten Wire Tensile Strength and Ductility 19

The tensile strength and ductility of tungsten wire complement each other. Its high strength ensures structural stability, while its moderate ductility enables it to be processed into complex shapes. Tungsten wire’s ultra-high tensile strength and controllable ductility make it widely used in lighting, electronics, aerospace, and other fields. 1. Tensile Strength Tungsten wire’s extremely high tensile strength is one of its key properties as a high-temperature and structural material. The tensile strength of pure tungsten is typically between 800 and…

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Uses of Tungsten Wire in Modern Industry 18

As a key material in modern industry, tungsten wire boasts a wide range of applications due to its high melting point, high hardness, corrosion resistance, electrical and thermal conductivity, and high-temperature stability. It plays an irreplaceable role in lighting, electronics, medical, and new energy fields. Although traditional applications have declined, emerging technologies (such as photovoltaic tungsten wire) are driving continued growth in demand. Main Applications of Tungsten wire in Modern Industry 1. Lighting Industry The widespread adoption of LED technology…

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Role of Tungsten Wires in Vacuum Tubes 16

Tungsten wires in vacuum tubes primarily serve as hot cathodes (thermal electron emission sources). By emitting thermal electrons through heating, they provide a stable operating current for the vacuum tube, supporting functions such as signal amplification, oscillation, rectification, and display. 1. Emitting Thermal Electrons Tungsten wires are often used as cathode materials in vacuum tubes due to their extremely high melting point (approximately 3422°C) and excellent thermal stability. When heated to high temperatures (typically above 2000°C), electrons on the tungsten…

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Tungsten Wire Manufacturing Process 16

Tungsten Wire Manufacturing Process: 1. Raw Material Preparation (Tungsten Powder Preparation) Tungsten Ore Extraction: Tungsten trioxide (WO?) or tungstate is extracted from tungsten ore (such as wolframite or scheelite). Chemical Reduction: Tungsten trioxide is reduced with hydrogen to produce high-purity tungsten powder. The reduction process is typically performed at high temperatures, resulting in tungsten powder with uniform particle size. 2. Doping (Optional) To improve the properties of tungsten wire (such as its resistance to high-temperature deformation), trace amounts of dopants…

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The Discovery and History of Tungsten Wire 16

The discovery and history of tungsten wires is a crucial chapter in the development of materials science and lighting technology, culminating in the efforts of numerous scientists and engineers. Tungsten (chemical symbol W), a metal with a high melting point and exceptional hardness, attracted the attention of scientists as early as the late 18th century. In 1783, Spanish chemists Juan José Eliosa and Fausto Eliosa first isolated tungsten from ore and named it “wolfram” (from the German for “wolf’s foam”).…

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