Abstract
In this study, tungsten (W) powders were subjected to chemical activation pretreatment by immersion into an aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid and ammonium fluoride, and then were reinforced with an ultrasonic wave at room temperature. A field emission electron microscope was utilized to observe the surface topography of the original W and simply pretreated W. The results showed the surface of the as-pretreated was more rough and had more surface defects than original W. Both as-received and pretreated W powders were sintered under identical conditions. Their sinterability was compared and analyzed in terms of their densification, hardness and microstructure. It was concluded that increased surface area and defects which facilitate atomic mobility during the sintering process were responsible for the improved densification.
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