What is Tungsten Copper?

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

ElementContent(%)
Tungsten (W)70 – 85%
Copper (Cu)15 – 30%

Physical Properties

PropertiesMetricImperial
Density14 – 15.7 g/cm³lb./in³

Applications

Tungsten copper is used in the following applications:

  • Arcing contacts
  • Circuit breakers for high/medium voltage applications
  • Switching chambers


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