ISSN:
1573-8973
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Conclusions 1. The W-Re equilibrium diagram has been constructed [Figure 6]. 2. Addition of Re to tungsten raised the temperature of incipient recrystallization of tungsten VCh wire by 200–400°C, depending on the rhenium content. 3. Rhenium improved the strength and ductility of tungsten in the 20–3000°C range. 4. W-Re wire developed a high strength and ductility after annealing at 1400–1950°C. An alloy with 20% Re annealed at 1400–1500°C had a strength of 180–190 kg/sq. mm and 18–20% elongation. 5. W-Re alloys were harder than plain W in the 20–1000°C range. At 800°C, the alloys with 10, 25 and 75% Re had a hardness of about 200 kg/sq. mm while an alloy of W with 2% Re had one of about 110 kg/sq. mm. 6. Alloying of tungsten with rhenium increased several-fold its resistivity at various temperatures. 7. W-Re alloys can be recommended for elements of electric vacuum devices such as cathodes, heaters, radio tube grids, etc. They are also suitable for thermocouples and electrical contacts.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00649725
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