Tungsten and molybdenum make up part of speciality metals. If you’re looking to source tungsten powder or molydenum pellets for your business, here’s how they can be used within your production. At Globe Metal we supply speciality metals to use in industry and can provide you with options for your material requirements.
Tungsten Powder
Tungsten is highly known for having a high melting point and density. It can be used as a powder to use within production to create specialist metal parts.
It can be used within powder metallurgy to produce solid parts from metal powders. Tungsten powder can also be used to help produce heavy alloys based on tungsten and tungsten carbides.
Tungsten-based materials can be used across a wide industry such as metalworking, mining, aerospace, electrical manufacturing and engineered industries. Tungsten carbide can be utilised within cutting tools.
What the tungsten powder is used for will depend on the purity, size and chemical make-up of the material. Make sure to know what your requirements are before sourcing.
Uses for Molybdenum Pellets
Molybdenum is often used due to its strength, high temperature capabilities and use in speciality alloys. Molybdenum pellets can be easily used within certain production processes.
During the production of alloys, certain metals will be added to the melt to create the correct chemical make-up of the alloy. Molybdenum can be useful to improve certain steels and alloys.
Molybdenum-based materials can be found in many sectors including energy, industrial, metal processing and high performance industries. However what the molybdenum pellets are used for will depend on the alloy being created.
The pellet size, make-up and consistency will be important to consider. Have a conversation with your supplier to find out what you’ll need for your production.
Tungsten Powder vs Molybdenum Pellets
Whilst both materials can be used within specialist production processes they differ in form.
- Tungsten Powder: This will be in a powder form. Can be used within powder metallurgy, part creation and tungsten-based materials.
- Molybdenum Pellets: This will be a solid material. They are commonly used within alloys and adding in molybdenum.
The material you choose will depend on what production process you’re using. If you’re creating parts from powder you might need a specific grade of tungsten powder. If you’re using steel alloys then you might need molybdenum pellets with a set make-up.
These materials can’t be used interchangeably. Make sure they’re suitable for your production by confirming with your manufacturer.
Choosing a Speciality Metal Supplier
When choosing a material for your business, you should look at what options are available to you. You should consider:
- Specifications: Purity, chemical make-up, size (for powder) or size of pellets.
- Use: How will you be using the material and what properties do you need in your finished product?
- Certification: What certifications do they have available?
- Quantity: What is the minimum quantity they can supply? Can they provide a regular supply?
- Lead Times: How long will they take to source and deliver?
- Communication: Choose a supplier who can clearly tell you about the material options they have and what specifications they need.
Providing this information can help reduce any delays with sourcing.
Where Can You Source These Materials?
At Globe Metal we supply speciality metals for use within industry. We can supply tungsten in granule and sintered bar form. Molybdenum pellets can also be supplied for use within alloys.
If you need a specific type of material, for example a particular size of powder or purity then please get in touch. Let us know how you’ll be using the material, how much you’ll need and what technical requirements you have so we can confirm if we can source the right material for you.
Conclusion
Tungsten powder and molybdenum pellets can help with different production requirements. Tungsten powder can be useful in powder metallurgy and specialist material creation. Molybdenum pellets are commonly used within alloys.
To source the right material for your industry, you’ll want to make sure the material is in the right form and has the right specifications. By confirming availability, certification, quantity and lead times with a speciality metal supplier like Globe Metal you’ll be able to make a more informed decision.