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FeW · ferrotungsteno · EN ISO 5450

Ferrotungsten (FeW)

Purchase and sale of scrap and secondary materials of ferrotungsten (FeW) for European steelworks and foundries. Fast quotations indexed to tungsten and collection throughout the territory.

Ferroalloy with a high tungsten content (typically 70 – 85 % W) used as an alloying additive in steelworks. Markets: HSS high-speed steels, tool steels, heat-resistant steels and special alloys.

  • Forms granules · offcuts · screenings · briquettes
  • W 70 – 85 %
  • Density ~14 – 16 g/cm³
Ferroalloy shipping logistics: bulk carrier under way
01 · Chemical composition

Main elements

Tungsten (W)70 – 85 %
Silicon (Si)≤ 0.7 %
Carbon (C)≤ 0.10 %
Copper (Cu)≤ 0.30 %
Sulphur (S)≤ 0.08 %
Phosphorus (P)≤ 0.05 %
Iron (Fe)balance

Indicative values according to EN ISO 5450 (grades FeW75 / FeW80). The W content and residual elements are certified for each batch.

02 · Properties

Physical and mechanical data

Density~14 – 16 g/cm³ (indicative, varies with W content)
Melting point~2000 °C (indicative)
Structureas-cast furnace alloy, brittle
Commercial formgranules / crushed lumps
Typical lump size10 – 50 mm
03 · Typical applications

Where our Ferrotungsten (FeW) ends up.

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High-speed steels (HSS)

Tungsten input in M2, M35 and T grades for hot hardness and wear resistance.

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Tool steels

Alloying element for dies, punches and cutting and hot-work tools.

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Heat-resistant steels

W addition for creep resistance in grades such as P92.

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Cast irons and special steels

Increased hardness and wear resistance in special castings.

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Superalloys and stellites

Tungsten source in charges for high-performance alloys.

04 · Forms handled

We collect Ferrotungsten (FeW) in every form.

01

Granules and lumps

Crushed alloy in furnace lump size, the standard commercial form.

02

Offcuts and fines

Powders and fine fractions from processing and screening.

03

Briquettes

Agglomerated fine material for ease of charging.

04

Drums and big bags

Packaged material from stock surpluses and returns.

06 · Quotation

Have Ferrotungsten (FeW) to sell?

Send us the material, approximate quantity and collection area: we will reply with a fast and competitive quotation.

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