W3Re Material Datasheet

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Material Description

Material Number Standard Scope Standard Status Country Predecessor VDA 231-106 classification
W3Re (ASTM E696 : 2023) ASTM E696 : 2023 Supersedes ASTM E696 : 2007 Valid USA W3Re 4.2 1)
1) Remark: Tungsten-rhenium alloy for high temperature thermocouple wire (positive thermolement).

Chemical Composition

Re [%] W [%]
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Mechanical Properties

Temperature [°C] Elongation A50 [%]
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Cross Reference

Material Name Country Standard
Wolfram-Rhenium USA ASTM E696-23
Tungsten-Rhenium
WRe
W3Re/W25Re
Thermo element type D 1)
1) Source: WHS Sondermetalle GmbH & Co. KG, Grünsfeld

Producer/Supplier/Trade names

Tradename Supplier
WRe3 Metalcor GmbH, Essen
WRe3 WHS Sondermetalle e.K., Grünsfeld

Material Compliance

REACh RoHS
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