The electrical conductivity properties of tungsten copper alloys play a crucial role in determining their performance in heat sink applications. They are renowned for their excellent thermal conductivity, but their electrical conductivity characteristics also contribute significantly to their effectiveness in dissipating heat from electronic components.

The longevity of tungsten copper heat sinks is influenced by several key factors, each playing a crucial role in determining the performance and durability of these essential components in thermal management systems.

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

Based on Chinatungsten Online's nearly 30 years of immersion in the tungsten market, at the beginning of the year, we predicted that tungsten product prices in the first quarter of 2024 would show a slight upward trend, with APT prices expected to range between $298.6/mtu to $305.1/mtu. 

At the beginning of the week, the overall domestic rare earth market continued to show a pattern of stability with a slight upward trend. This was driven by increased inquiries and purchases from downstream users, a slowdown in the release of production capacity by some manufacturers, and the continuous emergence of positive market news, prompting many suppliers to continuously raise their prices. 

At the beginning of the week, Chinese molybdenum market showed a tendency towards weakness. This was primarily reflected in the increasing atmosphere of caution in the market and the varying degrees of decline in the prices of most molybdenum products. 

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

China tungsten price maintains a strong trend on April 11, 2024. 

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

The tungsten price continues its firm trend, with the ongoing upward adjustment in the prices of intermediate smelting products and downstream deep processing products driven by high raw material prices, although market transactions remain sluggish at elevated levels.

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

The recent surge in the tungsten market is mainly due to the support of cost and supply, combined with the improvement of macroeconomic indicators. In addition, strong quotes from institutions and large tungsten enterprises, as well as passive follow-up of downstream tungsten products, have further strengthened the positive attitude of the tungsten raw material market.

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

China tungsten prices remain firm in early April 2024 for several reasons: firstly, due to a tight trend in the supply of raw materials; secondly, because large tungsten enterprises have firm long-term quotations; thirdly, due to the recent strong performance of the commodity market.

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

After the Qingming Festival, the tungsten market continued its stance of firmness amid stagnation. The firmness stemmed from tight supply and strong demand sentiment from the mining end, while the stagnation was attributed to the complex macro environment and purchasing hesitancy among buyers. The market appeared to be in a state of having prices but lacking transactions, with deals being implemented on an as-needed basis.