Article
Tungsten. and the Mining Industry
Journal of Powder Metallurgy and Mining
(2017)
Abstract
Tungsten was isolated from its ores in 1783 and since then it became important because it had the highest
melting point of metals - 3410°C. Cemented carbides are materials made by cementing tungsten carbide grains in
a binder matrix of cobalt or nickel alloy by liquid phase sintering. The developments in carbide tools resulted in a
revolution in the machine tool industry in the late 19th century. Tungsten steels are among the most heat resistant
steels, high speed steels, and super alloys.
Keywords
- Wolframite,
- Scheelite,
- Elhuyar brothers;,
- Cemented carbides,
- Heat resistant steels
Disciplines
Publication Date
June, 2017
Citation Information
Fathi Habashi. "Tungsten. and the Mining Industry" Journal of Powder Metallurgy and Mining (2017) p. 1 - 5 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/fathi_habashi/229/