Tungsten carbide is one of the most versatile metal compounds and is renowned for its durability and strength, making it perfect for cutting tools, boring machines, and surgical instruments. Although its use in additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, would seem ideal, tungsten carbide is susceptible to fractures and breakage when exposed to the extreme laser melting process used in printing metals.

Rare earth market quotation in China: dysprosium oxide price declines slightly while europium oxide and lanthanum oxide prices maintain stability. Customs in Yunnan Tengchong recovered smooth clearance, which eases tightening expectations of market supply. But customers are still reluctant to stock up before the holiday of New Year’ Day, plus with funds pressure, factories remain low buying interests. For raw material side, most of sellers consider profit-taking. At present, the whole market tends to be weaker. 

Analysis of latest tungsten market from ChinaTungsten Online

China tungsten price continues its weak adjustment in the week to Friday December 20 due to the weakness in both sales and buying. The last round of offer levels from large tungsten enterprises will soon be released and market participants are waiting for the next move in the market.

Chinese molybdenum prices remained weak adjustment in the week to Friday December 21, affected by capital shortage, quiet trading in the off season and poor performance in steel tenders.