Vulcan Metal Group

  Zirconium is an element represented by Zr and the atomic number 40 on the periodic table.   Properties and Appearance Zirconium is a silvery grey-white metal mainly used as a refractory and opacifier. It is part of the refractory and corrosion resistance groups. Zirconium melts at 1855° F. It’s high resistance to heat and corrosion make it a valuable part of the nuclear industry, in jet engines, and gas turbines. In fact, the nuclear industry uses 90% of the Zirconium produced each year. The automotive, power generation, chemical, and racing industries also use Zirconium. See more..

  Core iron is manufactured for maximum magnetic properties through a special process. It his high permeability and low coercivity. The following datasheet provides an overview of VIM/VAR core iron. Applications VIM/VAR core iron is used in the following applications: Solenoid and relay cores Plungers Magnetic control devices Motor field frames Magnetic chucks Speaker parts Flux collectors Acoustic devices See more..

Properties and Appearance Tungsten is a rare element with the symbol W (for Wolfram) and atomic number 74. Workable once purified, Tungsten is a lustrous soft gray color. It belongs to the refractory metals and is a heavy, dense metal. High-density applications and those needing heavy radiation shielding use Heavy Metal Tungsten alloys. Tungsten has excellent ductility and machinability when alloyed with nickel and copper or nickel and iron. High-temperature environments where corrosion resistance and strength is a must benefit from using Heavy Metal Tungsten Alloy. Aircraft and aerospace, radiation shielding for scientific and medical projects, and the oil and gas industry all use Tungsten. See more..

Tungsten and Rhenium individually have good ductility and strength. Adding rhenium to tungsten to create Tungsten-Rhenium alloy increases ductility, specific resistance, and vibration strength. Tungsten-Rhenium is widely used in thermocouples but has seen a recent surge in demand for its high-temperature strengths. Tungsten-Rhenium Properties Tungsten Rhenium alloy has a high melting point and is strong and hard, Tungsten Rhenium also has high resistivity making it suitable for electrical uses. Chemical Composition Element Content(%) Tungsten (W) 75% Rhenium (Re) 25% Tungsten-Rhenium Applications Examples of Tungsten-Rhenium uses: Thermocouples Joining Medical applications Aerospace Electronics Furnace Temperature measuring and high-heat industries Vulcan Metal Group supplies Tungsten-Rhenium wire, sheet, rod and powder See more..

Tungsten Carbide is made of equal parts tungsten and carbon. This alloy is twice as stiff as steel and rates 9-9.5 on the Mohs scale. The following datasheet gives an overview of Tungsten Carbide. Chemical Composition Element Content(%) Tungsten (W) 50% Carbon (C) 50% Applications Tungsten Carbide is used in the following applications: Industrial machinery Cutting tools Abrasives Armor-piercing shells Jewelry Nuclear industry See more..

Tungsten Copper has a high level of temperature resistance, outstanding electrical conductivity, and good machinability. It also has high strength, very good thermal conductivity, and low thermal expansion. The following datasheet gives an overview of tungsten copper. Chemical Composition Element Content(%) Tungsten (W) 70 – 85% Copper (Cu) 15 – 30% Physical Properties Properties Metric Imperial Density 14 – 15.7 g/cm³ lb./in³ Applications Tungsten copper is used in the following applications: Arcing contacts Circuit breakers for high/medium voltage applications Switching chambers See more..

Tungsten is a strong, high-density metal. It is also known as Wolfram with the chemical element symbol W and atomic number 74. Tungsten alloy is made from combining with other metals which improves their refraction, strength, and hardness at high temperature. For example, with other refractory metals such as steel and copper. Vulcan Metal Group is expert in the specification and supply of tungsten alloys for industry and in the machining of tungsten alloy components. Chemical Composition Element Content(%) Tungsten (W) 75% Rhenium (Re) 25% Tungsten Metal and Tungsten Alloy Properties and Appearance Tungsten is a dull silvery-gray metal that can have a lustrous sheen. It has a very high melting point at over 3000° F and the lowest vapor pressure. Tungsten is corrosion resistant, ductile, offers low oxidation properties, low thermal expansion and high tensile strength. Tungsten is part of the corrosion-resistant, high temperature, refractory metals group. Find out more about corrosion re...

Titanium CP Grades 1 – 4 are commercially pure Titanium alloys. Properties and Appearance Commercially Pure (CP) Titanium is available in four grades based on its ductility, corrosion resistance, and strength. This dull, dark gray metal is part of the corrosion resistance group. Grade 1 CP Titanium has the highest corrosion resistance, while Grade 4 is the strongest. Both Grades 1 & 2 are equally corrosion resistant. The Aerospace, electronics, and medical industries use CP Titanium 1 & 2. See more..

Grade 5 Titanium is a popular titanium alloy. It is strong, light, and highly resistant to corrosion. The following datasheet gives an overview of Ti 6AI-4V. Applications Grade 5 Titanium is used in the following applications: Aircraft turbines Engine components Aircraft structural components Aerospace fasteners High-performance automatic parts Marine applications Sports equipment See more..

  Properties and Appearance Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti on the Periodic Table and an atomic number of 22.  It is a silvery-white color with a deep luster.  It’s excellent strength and low density make it extremely useful in aerospace, military, and industrial applications. It is alloyed with many other metals to make use to its strength. Titanium is resistant to corrosion in aqua regia, chlorine, and sea water. See more..

Tantalum is a heavy dark blue-grey rare ductile metal highly resistant to corrosion, chemicals and high temperatures. Tantalum is a relatively rare metal used extensively in technology applications. Tantalum is a chemical element with the symbol Ta and an atomic number of 73. Tantalum Properties and Appearance Tantalum is chemically non-toxic, has high corrosion resistance in temperatures lower than 302° F combined with the fourth highest melting temperature of all metals. It is highly ductile. Its resistance to corrosion makes Tantalum useful in chemical industry and marine applications whilst its temperature resistance is a valuable property in demanding environments such as jet turbines, nuclear reactors and chemical manufacturing. Tantalum is part of the corrosion-resistant, high-temperature, and refractory metals. Find out more about corrosion resistant alloys here .. Tantalum Applications Surgical Capacitors Vacuum Furnaces Chemical Processing Equipment Nuclear Reactors Dental Cr...

Grade 316 stainless steel is the standard among the austenitic molybdenum-bearing grades. The addition of molybdenum provides higher corrosion resistance and excellent toughness across all temperatures. Grade 316L, the low carbon version, is immune from sensitization (grain boundary carbide precipitation). The higher carbon content in Grade 316H and stabilized 316Ti makes them ideal for use in higher temperatures. The following datasheet gives an overview of grade 316 stainless steel. Chemical Composition Element Content(%) Chromium (Cr) 16 Nickel (Ni) 10 Molybdenum (Mo) 2 Physical Properties Properties Metric Imperial Density 8000 kg/cm³ lb./in³ Mechanical Properties Properties Metric Imperial Tensile Strength (annealed) 485-515 MPa psi Yield Strength (annealed) 170 – 205 MPa psi Elastic Modulus 193 GPa ksi Poisson’s Ratio Elongation at Break Hardness, Rockwell B 95 95 Hardness, Brinell 217 217 Thermal Properties Properties Metric Imperial Thermal Expansion (@ 100 – 538°C/212 – 1000.4...