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US Dept of Health and Human Services Report Identifies Tungsten Carbide-Cobalt as Carcinogen
Jul. 08, 2011 09:11AM PST
Critical MetalsThe US Department of Health & Human Services recently added tungsten to its latest ‘12th Report on Carcinogens.’
The US Department of Health & Human Services recently added tungsten to its latest ‘12th Report on Carcinogens.’
The market news is quoted as saying,
Tungsten carbide-cobalt powders are key ingredients in the manufacture of hardmetal (cemented carbide) cutting and grinding tools, dies, and wear resistant products used in a broad spectrum of industries. Some 56,000 tonnes of WC-Co based products were produced globally in 2008.