This ball is made of tungsten carbide combined with a nickel binder (6%), offering excellent corrosion resistance while having slightly lower mechanical characteristics compared to cobalt-based versions. It is particularly recommended in environments requiring increased sustainability. Marteau- Lemarie puts these logs at your disposal in stock in France for quick delivery and personalized accompaniment of 40 years of expertise.
Chemical composition of tungsten carbide ball with ni-YN6 binder
| Element | type | WC | Neither |
|---|---|---|---|
| % | YN6 | 93,00-95,00 | 5,00-7,00 |
Physical characteristics of tungsten carbide ball with ni YN6 binder
| Ownership | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 14.95 | g/cm3 |
| Young Module | 620 | GPA |
| Thermal expansion coefficient | 5.9 (DT=0-100°C) | × 10−6 /°C |
| Thermal conductivity | 92 | W/m·K |
| Electrical resistivity | 185 | × 10 - 9 D·m |
| Specific heat | 212 | J/kg·K |
| Relative magnetic permeability | max 3,00 | — |
| Magnetic behaviour | Slightly ferromagnetic | — |
Hardness and mechanical resistance of tungsten carbide ball with ni-YN6 binder
| Ownership | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 89,0-91,0 | HRA |
| Hardness | 1400-1700 | HV |
| Exercise temperatures | -196/540 | ° C |
| Exercise temperatures | -320,8/1004 | °F |
Diameters and grades available for tungsten carbide ball with ni YN6 binder
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum diameter | 0.2 mm — 1/64′′ |
| Maximum diameter | 127 mm — 5′′ |
| Grades available | G5-10-16-20-25-28-40-60-100 |
| Precision standards | ISO 3290 / AFBMA |
Corrosion resistance of tungsten carbide ball with ni YN6 binder
Good corrosion resistance in basic and neutral substances. Resistant to pH 4 in acidic substances.
International Standards of Tungsten Carbide Ball with Ni YN6 Binding
| type | ISO | USA (AISI) | GB (CHN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| YN6 | – | – | YN6 |
Applications of tungsten carbide ball with ni YN6 binder
Special bearings, pumps and valves, dispensers, sprayers/pumps for nebulizers, ballpoint pens. Employees in the mining and oil industries.
