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Default Finding really dense metals

On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:13:07 -0700 (PDT), Tim Shoppa
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Where could I find 15 or 20 pounds worth of junk tungsten carbide bits
for cheap?


I don't think you will. I was offered $11/lb for tungsten carbide
scrap last week. I'd expect tungsten metal scrap would sell for at
least twice that.

(This week I've been designing a heat treat fixture that'll be made of
tungsten.)

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Ned Simmons