Tungsten carbide, 0.1-5 µm, 99.5%

: Tungsten carbide

: T 6579

: 12070-12-1

: WC

: 195.85

: Tungsten carbide - is a chemical compound (specifically, a carbide) containing equal parts of tungsten and carbon atoms.

: T 6579 (OTTO) Tungsten carbide, 0.1 - 5 µm, 99.5% Cas no 12070-12-1 - used for making surgical instruments meant for open surgery such as scissors, forceps, hemostats, blade-handles and in laparoscopic surgery instruments such as graspers, cutter, needle holder and cautery. Further, it also used to make the rotating ball in the tips of ballpoint pens, bridal jewelry, and gauge blocks, which is useful for producing precision lengths in dimensional metrology.