Carbide Powder

Overview of Carbide Powder
Carbide powder is a binary compound formed by carbon (other than hydrogen) which is smaller or similar to electronegativity. Carbides have a higher melting point. Most carbides are carbon and metal at high temperatures. The next reaction is obtained. The properties of the element are divided into metal carbides and non-metal carbides.
Carbides all have high melting points, and most carbides are obtained by the reaction of carbon and metals at high temperatures.

Carbide powder

Specifications of Carbide Powder

Applications of Carbide Powder

Metallic carbide powders are widely used as a representative hard material. The cemented carbide mainly composed of tungsten carbide has a history of more than 70 years and has been used in cemented carbide cutting tools and wear-resistant cutting tools. In addition, the improvement of its performance has continuously expanded the demand in various applications.

Boron carbide is a black shiny crystal that can be used to grind diamond.
 

Silicon carbide (SiC) has excellent high-temperature resistance and thermal shock resistance, making it an ideal material for high-performance ceramic brake discs, kiln furniture, and semiconductor process components.
 

Titanium carbide (TiC) is often added to cemented carbides and cermets to improve oxidation resistance and hot hardness. It is also widely used as a coating material on cutting tools to extend tool life under high-speed machining conditions.
 

Vanadium carbide (VC) and chromium carbide (Cr₃C₂) are primarily used as grain growth inhibitors in ultrafine-grained cemented carbides. Their addition helps refine the microstructure, thereby enhancing both the hardness and fracture toughness of the final products.

Applications of  Carbide Powder

Beyond tooling and wear parts, carbide powders have become essential functional materials in emerging fields. For example, tungsten carbide is used as a catalyst support in fuel cells, and molybdenum carbide exhibits catalytic properties similar to noble metals in hydrogen evolution reactions, showing great potential in energy conversion and storage technologies.

With the rapid development of additive manufacturing (3D printing), spherical carbide composite powders are now being developed for laser cladding and powder bed fusion processes, enabling the direct fabrication of complex-shaped wear-resistant components with customized performance.

Trunnano Warehouse

Company Profile

Luoyang Trunnano Tech Co., Ltd supply high purity and super fine carbide powders, such as zirconium carbide, hafnium carbide HfC powder, molybdenum carbide, silicon carbide SiC powder, titanium carbide TiC powder, titanium aluminum carbide Ti3AlC2 powder, boron carbide, niobium carbide NbC powder, etc. Send us an email or click on the needed products to send an inquiry.
 

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Shipment Term:

By sea, by air, by express, as customers request.

Storage conditions:

1) Store in a dry environment at room temperature.

2) Avoid damp and high temperature.

3) Use immediately after opening the inner packing bag.

5 FAQs of Carbide Powder

1. What is carbide powder mainly used for?

   • Carbide powders are primarily used in the production of cutting tools, wear-resistant parts, and other applications requiring high hardness and wear resistance. They are also used in coatings and as an additive in various industrial processes.

2. How is carbide powder produced?

   • Carbide powders are typically produced through chemical reactions involving metals or metal oxides with carbon at high temperatures. The process can involve carbothermal reduction, direct synthesis, or other specialized methods depending on the desired carbide.

3. Can carbide powder be hazardous?

   • Yes, carbide powders can pose health and safety risks if not handled properly. Inhalation of the dust can cause respiratory issues, and skin contact may lead to irritation. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used when handling carbide powders.

4. What affects the particle size of carbide powder?

   • The particle size of carbide powder can be influenced by the manufacturing process, including the reaction conditions and any subsequent milling or sieving steps. Smaller particles are often achieved through more intensive milling processes.

5. Is carbide powder soluble in water?

   • Carbide powders generally have very low solubility in water. However, they can react with water under certain conditions, particularly if the powder contains reactive species like calcium carbide, which reacts vigorously with water to produce acetylene gas and calcium hydroxide.
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