In the vast field of materials science, high-density tungsten alloys stand out due to their unique properties, becoming a focal point across numerous industries. Tungsten alloy is a material with tungsten as the base (W content 85-99%) and small amounts of elements such as Ni, Cu, Co, Mo, and Cr added. Its density ranges from 16.5 to 18.75 g/cm³, more than double that of steel, making its remarkable high-density characteristic a key factor in its wide-ranging applications.

Tungsten contacts are a type of electrical contact material, with their primary chemical composition including the refractory metal tungsten along with copper, silver, and other metal elements. They exhibit excellent thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties, making them widely used in the power sector. Depending on their chemical composition, tungsten contacts can be classified into tungsten-copper (WCu) contacts and Silver Tungsten (AgW) contacts.

Tungsten-copper (WCu) contacts, like tungsten-silver (WAg) contacts, are highly representative types of tungsten contacts. The reason their physicochemical properties, production methods, and applications are largely similar lies in the fact that both are manufactured using the refractory metal tungsten as a base. However, there is a cost difference between silver and copper, with silver generally being more expensive than copper.

Tungsten-based alloys can be categorized into different types—tungsten alloy rods, tungsten alloy blocks, tungsten alloy plates, and tungsten alloy spheres—based on their external shapes. These alloys share similar physical and chemical properties but differ in their specific applications.