Description

Dimolybdenum Carbide is an advanced inorganic compound known for its exceptional hardness and high-temperature stability. This material is critical for enhancing the wear resistance and durability of industrial components and tooling. It is primarily utilized in the metallurgical, aerospace, and advanced ceramics sectors for applications requiring superior mechanical performance under extreme conditions.

Application

• Hardfacing and Wear-Resistant Coatings: Used as a reinforcing phase in thermal spray powders and welding rods to protect components from abrasion and erosion.
• Cutting and Machining Tools: Incorporated into cemented carbides and cermets to improve the hardness and high-temperature performance of cutting inserts and drill bits.
• High-Temperature Structural Components: Serves as a strengthening additive in metal-matrix composites for aerospace and automotive engine parts.
• Catalyst Supports: Employed in specialized catalytic systems for high-temperature reactions due to its chemical inertness and stability.
• Advanced Ceramics: Used as an additive to enhance the fracture toughness and thermal shock resistance of technical ceramics.
• Research & Development: Serves as a precursor or model material in academic and industrial research for studying refractory carbide properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimolybdenum Carbide
CAS No.	12058-19-4
Molecular Formula	Mo2C
Molecular Weight	203.89 g/mol
Synonyms	Molybdenum Carbide (Mo2C); Molybdenum(IV) Carbide; Hexamolybdenum Dodecacarbide (Mo6C12); Molybdenum Sesquicarbide; Carbonyldimolybdenum; Molybdenum Carbon Alloy
EINECS	235-031-3

Quality Control

Our Dimolybdenum Carbide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size distribution, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Complies (Mo2C phase)
Assay (Mo2C)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (Custom sizes available)
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Nitrogen Content	≤ 0.1%
Trace Metals (ICP)	As per customer requirement

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