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Refractory Metals
We are happy to offer refractory metals such as Molybdenum, tantalum and tungsten. As a leading manufacturer in the vacuum industry we have worked with refractory metals including; Wires, Rods, sheets and fabricated parts. The wide variety we offer has enabled Thermic Edge Ltd to not only meet customer needs but exceed their expectations with heaters and furnaces.
Refractory metals periodic classification of are extraordinarily resistant to heat and wear. This includes; Niobium, Molybdenum, Tantalum, Tungsten and Rhenium.
We at Thermic Edge can supply a wide range of refractory metals in rods, wires, sheets and fabricated parts.
Please contact us if you have any requirements and we will be more than happy to help.
Molybdenum is a chemical element with the symbol Mo.
Molybdenum material is a silvery metal with a grey cast which has a very high melting point. Because molybdenum possesses a very high melting point, a low coefficient of thermal expansion and a high level of thermal conductivity, it is used in many different industries.
Most molybdenum compounds have low solubility in water, but when molybdenum-bearing minerals contact oxygen and water.
The following industries use Molybdenum:
We can offer swaged Molybdenum rod at 2.4mm-120mm diameter and straightened rod between 0.8mm and 3.2mm diameter.
We can offer swaged Molybdenum rod at 2.4mm-120mm diameter and straightened rod between 0.8mm and 3.2mm diameter.
We can offer a range of wire based on our customer’s requirements.
Available on request with drawings.
Atomic Number | 42 | |
Atomic Weight | 95.94 | |
Density (20°) | 10.22 g/CC | |
Melting Point | 2896 K 2610°C | 4753°Fm |
Boiling Point | 4912k, 5560°C, 8382°F | |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (20°) | 4.9 x 10(-6)/°C | |
Electrical Resistivity (20°) | 5.7 microhms-cm | |
Electrical Conductivity | 30% IACS | |
Specific Heat | .061 cal/g/°C | |
Thermal Conductivity | .35 cal/cm(2)/cm°C/sec | |
Modulus of Elasticity (20°) | 46 x 10(6) psi | |
Tantalum is dark blue/grey in colour and is very dense, ductile and highly conductive of heat and electricity. Tantalum is renowned for its resistance to corrosion by acids, at temperatures below 150 ̊C it is almost completely immune to corrosion by aqua regia. Tantalum’s high melting point of 3017 °C (boiling point 5458 °C) is exceeded by only a few other elements including tungsten and rhenium.
The following industries use Tantalum:
We can provide tantalum sheet is sizes; >0.05mm x 150-600mm x 100-3500mm.
We can offer tantalum rod up to a maximum length of 3000mm.
We can offer a range of wire based on our customer’s requirements.
Available on request with drawings.
Atomic Number | 180.95 |
Density | 16.6 g/cc |
Melting Point | 3290 K, 2996°C, 5462°F |
Boiling Point | 5731 K, 6100°C, 9856°F |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (20°C) | 6.5 x 10(-6) / °C |
Electrical Resistivity (20°C) | 13.5 microhms-cm |
Electrical Conductivity | 13% IACS |
Specific Heat | .036 cal/g/°C |
Thermal Conductivity | .13 cal/cm(2)/cm°C/sec |
Ultimate Tensile Strength | 285 M Pa (41 ksi) |
Yield Strength | 170 M Pa (25 ksi) |
% Elongation | 30%+ |
%Reduction in Area | 80%+ |
Ultimate Tensile | 650 M Pa |
Strength | (95 ksi) |
% Elongation | 5% |
Annealed | 90 HV |
Cold Worked | 210 HV |
Poisson’s Ratio | 0.35 |
Exponent | 0.24 |
Elastic Modulus Tension | 186 G Pa (27 x 10(-6) psi) |
Ductile Brittle Transition Temperature | < 75 ° K |
Recrystallization Temperature | 900 – 1200 °C |
Tungsten is grey/white in colour and is very robust, it has the highest melting point (3422 °C) and lowest vapor pressure of all metals making it a great material for high vacuum technology. Because of its electrical resistance characteristics, it is frequently used in the construction of high temperature furnaces.
The following industries use Tungsten:
We can provide tungsten sheet is sizes; 0.05-50mm x 50-500mm x 100-1500mm.
We can offer tungsten rod at 2mm-100mm diameter cut to your desired length between 50-2000mm.
We can offer a range of wire based on our customer’s requirements.
Available on request with drawings.
At Thermic Edge, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the Vacuum Heating Technology Industry. We provide a complete service, our bespoke and versatile ranges give you the tools necessary for any inert, HV or UHV application.
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