Coarse crystalized ammonium paratungstate (APT) is a flaky or needle-like white crystal that is slightly soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. As a raw material for the powder metallurgy industry, coarse crystalized APT has the characteristics of simple production process, high purity, high bulk density, good fluidity, and easy storage and transportation.

What is ammonium paratungstate? Ammonium paratungstate, APT for short, is white, finely divided crystals, with the chemical formula (NH4)10(W12O41) · 5H2O. It is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. It is produced by evaporation of purified ammonium tungstate solution to obtain pure paratungstate crystals. Controls of time, temperature, concentration, and pH, determine the quality and physical characteristics of the APT crystals.

Ultrafine ammonium paratungstate is an important raw material for the production of nano tungsten powder. Since the 1990s, nano tungsten powder has been generally concerned by researchers all over the world, and ultrafine APT, as an important raw material for preparation of W powder, is also receiving much attention.

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