Military tungsten alloys are mainly based on tungsten (W), with a content of 82% to 98%, and a small amount of nickel (Ni), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), cobalt (Co), manganese (Mn) and other elements are added for alloying. These added elements can improve the toughness, processing performance and mechanical properties of tungsten alloys. The preparation of tungsten alloys usually involves powder metallurgy processes, including powder mixing, pressing, sintering and subsequent processing steps to obtain the desired shape and properties.
Features of military tungsten alloy: Its density is much higher than that of ordinary steel, usually between 16.5~18.75g/cm³, which makes it an ideal material for manufacturing parts that require high quality and high strength; it has excellent mechanical properties, including high strength and high hardness, and can withstand extreme pressure and wear; it exhibits excellent corrosion resistance in a variety of environments, and has a higher radiation absorption capacity than lead, making it the preferred radiation protection material; it also has high thermal conductivity and good toughness, and can maintain stable performance under high temperature and high stress conditions.
Specific uses of military tungsten alloys: Tungsten alloys are ideal materials for manufacturing armor-piercing projectile cores due to their high density and high hardness. They are widely used in ammunition such as tank shells, anti-tank missiles and machine gun bullets. In navigation systems such as missiles, rockets and aircraft, tungsten alloys are used as rotors and counterweights for gyroscopes to ensure the accuracy and stability of the navigation system. The high density and wear resistance of tungsten alloys make them an important material for manufacturing armored vehicles and protective equipment, which can effectively resist enemy fire attacks. Tungsten alloys are also used to manufacture gyroscope outer rotor bodies, counterweights and other components of weapons such as grenades, torpedoes, ships and tanks.
The widespread application of military tungsten alloys not only improves the performance and combat effectiveness of weapons and equipment, but also promotes the development and innovation of military technology.
