Tungsten is a tough metal with the highest melting point of all known elements. Yet when it comes to 3D printing, it has a big problem – microcracks. In the high speed videos from laser powder bed fusion (a type of 3D printing), you can see the cracks form. New research from LLNL has shown that the main culprit is the metal’s transition from hot to cool. The results, made publicly available through the journal "Acta Materialia," allows the research community to pursue ways to mitigate microcrack

Tungsten is a dense, silvery-white metal known for its remarkable strength, high melting point (over 3,400°C), and resistance to corrosion. It is primarily used in applications that require durability and heat resistance, such as in light bulb filaments, electrical contacts, and aerospace components. Its atomic number is 74, and its symbol is W. Tungsten is also used in alloys for cutting tools, military applications, and radiation shielding. Follow (us) @scigeniushub to know how things work. #v