tungsten carbide smooth operation of the market

The producers did not have inventory, orders are scheduled to mid-September. "Old customers monthly purchase volume remained unchanged, demand is stable," said the producer said. He said last week they 132,000 yuan / ton price purchase of 40 tons APT, APT Buy now somewhat difficult. Upward trend in raw material prices, the next two weeks tungsten carbide powder prices will not fall. Analysis and forecasting tungsten prices remained stable, , tungsten carbide smooth operation of the market, trading volume has increased, it is expected this week, the market is expected to remain strong. Tungsten prices firm, tungsten carbide inserts manufacturers optimistic and unwilling to sell goods. They constitute support for tungsten prices, market demand also improved, plus optimistic expectations of market participants, so we still think the short term the probability of large tungsten prices rose steadily.

Tungsten carbide (WC) is the main raw material for the production of carbide, chemical formula WC. All known as Wolfram Carbide, also translated as tungsten carbide black hexagonal crystals with metallic luster, hardness of diamond is similar to electricity, a good conductor of heat. Melting point 2870 ℃, boiling point 6000 ℃, relative density of 15.63 (18 ℃). Tungsten does not dissolve in water, hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid, soluble in nitric acid - hydrofluoric acid mixture. Pure tungsten fragile, if mixed with a small amount of titanium, cobalt and other metals, can be reduced brittleness. As tungsten carbide steel cutting tool, often by adding titanium carbide, tantalum or mixtures thereof, to improve the antiknock. Tungsten carbide is chemically stable.

Meanwhile, tungsten carbide export prices firm at 35-36 U.S. dollars / kg, the spot market is very active, overseas buyers inquiry procurement initiative, the export price is also expected to stabilize upward.