Description

Molybdenum Carbide is a high-performance refractory ceramic material known for its exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and catalytic properties. It is a critical component in advanced industrial applications where wear resistance and high-temperature performance are paramount. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the metallurgical, chemical processing, and energy sectors seeking to enhance material durability and process efficiency.

Application

• Hard Alloys & Wear-Resistant Coatings: Used as a reinforcing phase in cemented carbides and thermal spray coatings for cutting tools, mining equipment, and mechanical seals.
• Heterogeneous Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in hydroprocessing reactions, such as hydrodesulfurization (HDS) and hydrogen evolution, due to its platinum-like electronic structure.
• High-Temperature Structural Components: Employed in the fabrication of crucibles, furnace parts, and aerospace components that operate under extreme thermal and mechanical stress.
• Electrochemical Energy Storage: Investigated as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries and for electrocatalytic applications in fuel cells due to its good conductivity and stability.
• Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs): Incorporated into aluminum, titanium, or nickel matrices to significantly improve the composite's strength, stiffness, and wear resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Molybdenum Carbide
CAS No.	12069-89-5
Molecular Formula	Mo2C / MoC
Molecular Weight	203.89 g/mol (for Mo2C)
Synonyms	Molybdenum(IV) carbide; Dimolybdenum carbide; Molybdenum monocarbide; Carbidomolybdenum; Molybdenum carbide (Mo2C); Mo2C powder; Catalyst Molybdenum Carbide
EINECS	235-117-2

Quality Control

Our Molybdenum Carbide is manufactured under controlled conditions and subjected to rigorous analytical testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with technical specifications. Key parameters such as purity, particle size distribution, phase composition, and metallic impurities are strictly monitored. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee product integrity for your critical applications.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Assay (Mo2C)	≥ 99.0%
Phase Purity (XRD)	Primary phase: Hexagonal Mo2C
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (other grades available)
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Metallic Impurities (ICP)	Fe, Ni, Cr, Al, etc. ≤ 500 ppm total
Bulk Density	~2.5 g/cm³ (tap density)

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