How to Join Tungsten?

Joining tungsten to itself or to other metals should be undertaken with caution and an understanding of the limitations involved. Tungsten can be welded to itself. However, the resulting weldment is always recrystallized and hence brittle. Even the use of a W/Re filler rod does not eliminate the brittleness of the metal adjacent to the heat-affected zone. On the other hand, if a leak-tight high temperature joint is required, welding is the only solution.

For joints that do not have to be leak-tight but require good high temperature mechanical strength, the use of either tungsten or tantalum rivets has proven quite satisfactory. Tantalum rivets, while not as strong as tungsten rivets, are much easier to head. Tungsten rivets take more skill to head, but are the most satisfactory.

If tungsten parts which are not to be exposed to very high temperatures are to be joined, brazing is preferred to welding. As long as the braze material has a melting point below the recrystallization temperature of tungsten (under 2200 °F), embrittlement can be avoided. Copper or silver alloys containing small proportions of nickel or iron are suitable for these applications.

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