Tungsten Rhenium Alloy Electrode(WRe Electrode)

Product Information 

Tungsten Rhenium (W-Re) Alloy Electrode is a grey metallic Rod with a pointy end . The size of the electrode can be customized according to customers’ request. Its composition, Tungsten Rhenium alloy, is one of the ideal welding electrode materials. Compared with the Tungsten Thorium alloy electrode and Tungsten-Copper alloy electrode material, Tungsten Rhenium Alloy Electrode has stronger resistance to high temperature and arc ablation, and is less radioactive than the Tungsten Thorium electrode. Besides, Tungsten Rhenium Alloy Electrode has the excellent electron-emitting ability and is ideal for surface modification. Tungsten Rhenium Alloy Electrode is able to work under extremely high voltage and temperature without oxidation and erosion. The alloy of high purity Tungsten with a low quantity of Rhenium strikes a great balance to obtain sufficient high ductility allowing wire processing as well as to reduce the amount of Rhenium evaporation.

W-Re alloy is an alloy of tungsten and rhenium. One type of the alloy is low rhenium alloy with rhenium under 5%, the other is high rhenium alloy with rhenium of 20% ~ 30%. Rhenium is a rare metal, scarce and expensive. Molybdenum alloy can be added 2% ~ 5% rhenium which can improve the plasticity and strength of molybdenum. While 35% rhenium was added at room temperature, the deformation rate may reach 90%. The tensile strength, ductility and resistivity of molybdenum alloy will be improved with the increasing content of rhenium. Mo-5%Re and Mo-41%Re are usually used as thermocouple wires and structural materials in aerospace. Mo-50%Re can be used as high temperature structural materials.

Tungsten Rhenium Alloy Electrode Specification

Dimensions

Size：(14～20)×(14～20)×L, L < 500 (Customizable)

WRe

Per your request or drawing

We can customized as required

Tungsten Rhenium Alloy (WRe) Products

Other: Spherical Tungsten Rhenium Alloy Powder, Tungsten Rhenium alloy crucibles, Tungsten Rhenium alloy nuts, Tungsten Rhenium alloy bolts, Tungsten Rhenium alloy heating elements, and Tungsten Rhenium alloy shielding screens.

Properties（Theoretical）

Rhenium Tungsten Wire Properties (Theoretical)

The phenomenon that rhenium can improve the strength of the tungsten, molybdenum, chromium and plastic is called "rhenium effect". Adding a small amount (3% ~ 5%) of rhenium increases the starting temperature of tungsten recrystallization by 300 ℃ ~ 500 ℃. W - Re and Mo - Re alloy have good high temperature strength and plasticity, they can be processed into targets, plates, wires and rods used in aerospace, aviation high temperature structure (nozzle, thermal protective screen, etc.), elastic components and electronic components.

Tungsten Rhenium Alloy Specifications

Customized dimensions and specifications were also available.

Applications of Tungsten Rhenium Alloy Electrode

- Metal Welding

- Plasma Spraying

- Surface Modification

Packing of Tungsten Rhenium Alloy Electrode

Standard Packing:

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.

ATTs’ Tungsten Rhenium Alloy Electrode is carefully handled to minimize damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our products in their original condition.

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