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ASTM B777-15(2026) — Tungsten High-Density Metal
Procurement reference for four classes of machinable high-density tungsten-base material and part-specific qualification controls.
Edition control: Active; ASTM B777-15 reapproved in 2026. This original MNK-G.S.A summary does not reproduce or replace the protected ASTM publication. Confirm the current authorised edition and governing order documents before use.
Scope in Procurement
ASTM B777-15(2026) establishes four classes of machinable high-density tungsten-base material produced by consolidating metal-powder mixtures. Inch-pound values govern; SI conversions are informational only.
The specification can be used for bare or coated material and supports applications such as balancing, rotating inertia, shielding and vibration control, subject to the selected class and order requirements.
Standard lot properties are based on coupons rather than every location in a finished part. Large sections, magnetic-response requirements and critical components can require additional part-specific testing stated in the purchase order.
| Material family | Machinable high-density tungsten-base metal |
| Classification | Four ASTM classes |
| Procurement role | Class, density, chemistry, mechanical-property and microstructure control |
| Scope boundary | Coupon results do not automatically prove local properties of every finished part |
Where This Standard Fits
- Tungsten heavy-alloy blanks and machined parts
- WNiFe and WNiCu inquiries where the selected class is certified
- Counterweight, balancing, shielding and vibration-control components
- Planning additional testing for large or critical parts
Ordering and Document Controls
- Exact ASTM class and active edition
- Binder system, chemistry and tungsten content
- Required density and verification of mechanical properties
- Magnetic or non-magnetic requirement. Class 4 has no non-magnetic option; specify any non-magnetic requirement in the purchase order.
- Part geometry, coating and corrosion/abrasion protection
- Coupon testing, part-specific testing and certificate traceability
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Official Publication and Access Policy
Official record: ASTM B777-15(2026) at ASTM International. Obtain authorised content through the publisher or an authorised standards distributor. Protected clauses, tables, figures and acceptance values are not reproduced here.
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Technical Sources & Revision
Source: ASTM International. ASTM B777-15(2026)
Document / edition: ASTM B777-15(2026)
Source used for: The public ASTM International catalogue record supports the document identity, edition and scope summary on this page. It is used for the stated material or product coverage and the named test or inspection method, where applicable. It does not establish product conformity or replace numerical requirements in the full publication.
Technical source review:
Review scope: the public publisher record and this procurement summary, not a clause-by-clause audit of the full standard. For acceptance, use the governing publication, purchase specification and product or test documentation.