Tungsten Bullets Maybe Still Toxic

The Army has stopped producing so-called "green" training rounds, because of research showing that the bullets' main ingredient-tungsten may be more toxic than previously thought.But that element, tungsten, is also in an array of other ammunition and munitions, as well. Which means all sorts of rockets, missiles, and anti-tank rounds may present an environmental hazard and a health risk.

Tungsten was introduced to weaponry as an alternative to depleted uranium, or DU — itself an alleged toxin.

But scientists later learned that embedded tungsten alloy fragments can cause tumors. A 2007 memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense advises that "in light of our present knowledge of the potential health risks associated with tungsten/nickel/cobalt alloys, please have your acquisition managers and munitions developers and researchers consider alternative materials in developmental munitions programs." The discovery that tungsten, by itself in the environment, is also hazardous may escalate things to a new level.


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Tungsten Carbide Milling Tool

When the edge of tungsten carbide milling tool cuts into the workpiece, sudden impact will cause the vibration of the tool. The generation of cutting force primarily depends on the thickness of the chip, the thickness and the feed become into a certain proportion. The tool vibration initially induced will change subsequent chip thickness, and then when the cutting force changes, in turn, it causes the vibration of the processing system intensifying, the thickness may also continue to increase. The direction and change of the cutting forces largely determine the vibration trend. Such regenerative vibration is also called tremor, if not suppressed, and the variation of the cutting force will increase, so the surface roughness decreases after cutting, it results in joint cutter, and even causes damage to the tungsten carbide milling tools, furthermore, adversely affects on machine tool spindle.

Therefore, you must inhibit cutting force drastically changing in the beginning of the cutting so as to suppress the vibration trend, which is the main reason of using vibration-controlling tool. However, in many cases, this is achieved by optimizing structural parameters of tungsten carbide milling tool. Establishment of desirable model is one of the main bases for developing new insert geometries. Subsequently, the advanced FEM simulation shows a lot to answer, it relates to unit design of edge line, rake angle and chip breaker as well as development and optimization of new features of the cutting edge on the tungsten carbide milling tool rake face . This is largely based on a vibration waveform which is calculated by the measured modal parameters.


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Intorduction of Tungsten Copper Alloy

Tungsten copper alloy product is a sintered tungsten copper material manufactured by powder metallurgy. It forms dense composite offering hardness, wear resistance and a high softening temperature of tungsten combined with the good electrical conductivity of copper.

Tungsten copper alloy may be used as an electrical contact material. In the most severe applications associated with power generation and transmission the switch may be totally immersed in oil. In these cases there is no advantage in using the tarnish resistant silver-based materials, as oxidation is prevented by the exclusion of air. Tungsten copper alloy contacts are widely used in these cases, the selection of the grade used being dependent on the relative importance of conductivity and arc resistance.


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Intorduction of Tungsten Alloy Wire

Tungsten alloy wire is essential for the production of lighting products such as wire filament, and other goods where its high temperature properties are of use. Among its properties are a melting point of 3410° C, a low coefficient of thermal expansion and low vapor pressure at elevated temperatures, along with good electrical and thermal conductivity.

Important applications of tungsten alloy wire are for the production of coiled incandescent lamp filaments, cathode and support structures for power tubes, heating elements for high temperature furnaces and evaporation sources in metallizing processes. Thicker wire sizes, straightened, finish-ground and cut into rod pieces are widely used for glass-to-metal seal lead parts in the lighting and electronic industries.

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Why We Use Tungsten Alloy Shot?

High density, great hardness and resistance to high temperature make tungsten alloy to be one of the most sought-after materials for shotgun pellets in shooting history.

The density of tungsten alloy is about 18g/cm3, only gold, platinum, and a few other rare metals have a similar density. So it is denser than any other shot material, including lead, steel or bismuth. Comepared with other materirals, the tungsten alloy fly farther, hit harder and penetrate deeper. That means more birds, farther out, with fewer cripples.

Another unique property of tungsten alloy is that it is non-toxic, it is friendly to the environment, so it is safe for people to handle and work with.


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