K3W is a tungsten-based metal alloy in the refractory metal family, engineered for extreme-temperature and high-wear applications where conventional steels cannot perform. Its tungsten content provides exceptional hardness and melting point stability, making it valuable in aerospace, tooling, and industrial heating applications where thermal cycling and abrasive contact are routine. Engineers select K3W when superior wear resistance and thermal performance justify the material cost and density compared to standard tool steels or nickel-based superalloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 1,156 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 641.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1049 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.095 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -19.66 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.458 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.312 | eV/atom | — |