Fe7W6 is an intermetallic compound combining iron and tungsten, belonging to the family of transition metal intermetallics that exhibit high hardness and elevated-temperature stability. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than widespread commercial production, investigated for applications demanding exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability in demanding environments. Engineers would consider Fe7W6 where conventional steels or cobalt-based alloys reach performance limits, particularly in applications requiring resistance to abrasion, erosion, or thermal cycling at elevated temperatures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 278.0 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 270.5 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.06961 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3004 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 128.0 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 131.9 | GPa | — |