This family of unique composite materials consists of
Tungsten combined with Silver or Copper. They are
excellent electrical contact materials for heavy duty
switching applications. The high melting temperatures
and high strengths of the refractory give them a high
resistance to arc erosion, welding, mechanical wear and
deformation. The high conductivity metals provide good
electrical and thermal conduction and a low contact
resistance. Because they have these unique properties,
these Elkonite® materials are also used in many other
applications. Some applications are: resistance welding,
electrical discharge machining, electrochemical machining
and semi-conductor bases. Special applications where their
density, expansion, or strength is important characteristics
include structural and inertial materials