Description

Zirconium Carbide CAS NO 12020-14-3 is a refractory ceramic material characterized by its exceptional hardness, high melting point, and excellent chemical stability. This compound is crucial for applications demanding superior thermal and mechanical performance in extreme environments. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the aerospace, defense, and advanced materials sectors for cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and ultra-high-temperature ceramics.

Application

• Cutting Tools & Abrasives: As a key component in composite materials for machining and grinding applications due to its extreme hardness.
• Protective Coatings: Used in thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) and wear-resistant layers for turbine blades, engine components, and industrial tools.
• Refractory Materials: Employed in the linings of high-temperature furnaces and reactors where resistance to thermal shock and corrosion is paramount.
• Nuclear Industry: Utilized in fuel particle coatings for nuclear reactors because of its neutron transparency and stability under irradiation.
• Cermets & Composites: Serves as a reinforcement phase in metal-ceramic composites to enhance strength, toughness, and thermal properties.
• Electrodes & Electrical Components: Applied in electrodes for electric arc furnaces and other components requiring high electrical conductivity and thermal endurance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium Carbide
CAS No.	12020-14-3
Molecular Formula	ZrC
Molecular Weight	103.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Zirconium(IV) carbide; Carbon zirconide; Zirconium monocarbide; ZrC powder; Zirconium carbon alloy; Carbonic zirconium
EINECS	234-644-6

Quality Control

Our Zirconium Carbide is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. Key parameters such as purity, particle size distribution, and oxygen content are strictly monitored. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Complies
Assay (ZrC)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Free Carbon	≤ 0.2%
Bulk Density	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.