Tungsten-lanthanum

WLa

Tungsten-lanthanum

Improves creep resistance and increases the recrystallization temperature compared to pure tungsten. WL is particularly well-suited for use in electronics, especially for ion sources, lamp electrodes, and welding electrodes.

Properties

Machinability
Heat resistance
Electrical Conductivity

Development

States

Applications

TIG welding and plasma cutting electrodes
High-Temperature Aerospace Components—Coils and Housings for Evaporation Equipment
Ion sources, lamp filaments, anodes/cathodes of thermionic tubes

Chemical Composition

ElementW (%)La₂O₃ (%)
ContentsRemaining0.5–1.5 (alloy)

Mechanical Properties

Density (g/cm³)19.1–19.2
Recrystallization Temperature (°C)~1,500–1,700

Available Sizes

Custom-made

Standards

Certificate 3.1 available

Upon request when ordering

* These values are for reference only; they may vary depending on the standard and condition.