ASTM B760 Tungsten Plate, Sheet and Foil
- Pure Tungsten
- Shape types: Plate, Sheet, Foil
- Width: 25 – 610mm
- Thickness: 0.13-15.9mm
- Tungsten melting point: 3,422°C (6,191.6°F)
- Tungsten density: 19.28 g/cm³
ASTM B760 Tungsten Plate, Sheet, and Foil
Golden Sunbird Metals supplies premium ASTM B760 tungsten plate, sheet, and foil in high-purity unalloyed tungsten, engineered for extreme high-temperature and high-density applications where thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and precision fabrication are essential. Available as foil (<0.005 in./0.13 mm thick), sheet (0.005–0.187 in./0.13–4.75 mm thick), and plate (≥0.188 in./4.75 mm thick) with widths from 25–610 mm and thicknesses up to 15.9 mm, these products feature a smooth, clean, defect-free finish and tight thickness/flatness tolerances ideal for machining, forming, and deep-drawing. With a melting point of 3,422°C and density of 19.28 g/cm³, our ASTM B760 tungsten materials deliver outstanding performance in demanding environments. Whether you need tungsten plate for aerospace and defense components, tungsten sheet for furnace heating elements and heat shields, or tungsten foil for vacuum evaporation boats, X-ray targets, and radiation shielding, our material meets the strictest industry standards with full EN 10204 3.1/3.2 mill test certification.
Chemical Composition of ASTM B760 Tungsten Plate, Sheet and Foil (wt.%)
| Element | Maximum Composition (%) | Permissible Variations in Check Analysis (%) |
| C | 0.01 | ±0.002 |
| O | 0.01 | +10 % relative |
| N | 0.01 | ±0.0005 |
| Fe | 0.01 | ±0.001 |
| Ni | 0.01 | ±0.001 |
| Si | 0.01 | ±0.001 |
Note: If chemical analysis is performed on a sample from the powder blend used to make the finished product, oxygen will be reported for information only.
Features
- ASTM B760/B760M wrought unalloyed tungsten plate, sheet, and foil with high purity and excellent thermal stability.
- Available in plate, sheet, and foil forms to suit different fabrication and processing needs.
- Tungsten’s high melting point of 3,422°C and density of 19.28 g/cm³ make it suitable for extreme environments.
- Controlled chemistry limits for carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, iron, nickel, and silicon help ensure consistent performance.
- Smooth, clean finish with controlled flatness and thickness tolerances for precision fabrication.
- Supplied with EN 10204 Type 3.1 / 3.2 inspection options and standard mechanical / chemical testing.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
| Standard | ASTM B760 Tungsten Plate, Sheet and Foil |
| Type | Plate, Sheet, Foil |
| Finish | Smooth, clean finish |
| Dimension | Width: 25 – 610mm x Thickness: 0.13-15.9mm |
| Foil | less than 0.005 in. (0.13mm) in thickness. |
| Plate | 0.188 in. (4.75mm) or more in thickness. |
| Sheet | from .005 in. (0.13mm) to 0.187 in. (4.75mm) in thickness. |
| Manufacturing Process | Plate and Sheet: hot-rolled, hot-rolled, stress-relieved |
| Foil: cold-rolled, cold-rolled, stress-relieved | |
| Inspection Certificate | EN 10204 Type 3.1 (Mill Test Certificate), EN 10204 Type 3.2 (Witness Testing or 3rd Party Inspection) |
| Tests | Chemical analysis, Tensile test, Hardness test |
Applications
- Furnace components such as heating elements, heat shields, and hot-zone parts.
- Vacuum applications including crucibles and evaporation boats for materials deposition.
- Aerospace and rocketry components exposed to extreme heat and wear.
- X-ray targets and radiation-shielding components for medical and industrial equipment.
- Electronic packaging parts such as heat sinks and thermal-management components.
- Electrodes and contact parts where heat resistance and wear resistance are important.
