WS is a dense metallic material, likely a tungsten-based alloy or composite given its high density and designation. Without complete compositional data, this appears to be either a tungsten-heavy alloy (possibly tungsten-nickel-iron or similar) commonly used in applications requiring exceptional density and radiation shielding, or potentially a research-phase material. Tungsten-base systems are valued in aerospace, defense, and medical imaging for their combination of high density, thermal stability, and radiation absorption properties, offering advantages over lead in shielding applications due to superior strength and lower toxicity concerns.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3984 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 72.19 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 1.519 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -0.8800 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3658 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5202 | eV/atom | — |