CrW is a chromium-tungsten alloy combining the hardness and corrosion resistance of chromium with the high-temperature strength and density of tungsten. It is used primarily in tooling, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural applications where exceptional hardness and thermal stability are required. Engineers select CrW over single-element metals or conventional steel when extreme wear resistance, high melting point retention, and corrosion performance must be balanced in demanding environments.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 14.20 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5700 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2916 | eV/atom | — |