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Grade Specification - AN16

Nominal Composition by Weight

Physical Properties

Tungsten Carbide (WC)	84.0%
Cobalt (Co)	16.0%

Hardness	86.9 Ra
Density	13.94 g/cc
Transverse Rupture Strength	420,000 psi

Industry Classification

ISO Classification

C13

K50

Applications

Characteristics

Compacts for rotary drilling applications where large diameter/long insert extensions are required. PDC back-ups and studs. Cutting tool shims for difficult machining operations such as bar peeling.

Very high fracture toughness with low abrasion resistance.

American National Carbide

American National Carbide
915 South Cherry Street
Tomball, Texas U.S.A. 77375-6669
(281) 351-7165 - (800) 331-7585
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