Description

Tantalum Carbide CAS NO 12070-06-3 is a refractory ceramic material known for its exceptional hardness, high melting point, and excellent chemical stability. This compound is critical for applications requiring extreme durability and resistance to wear, corrosion, and high temperatures. It is primarily utilized in the manufacturing of cutting tools, wear-resistant parts, and components for the aerospace and defense industries.

Application

• Cutting Tools & Inserts: As a key component in cemented carbides and cermets for machining hard metals and alloys.
• Wear-Resistant Coatings: Applied via thermal spray or CVD/PVD to protect components in high-abrasion environments.
• Aerospace Components: Used in rocket nozzles, leading edges, and other parts exposed to extreme thermal and mechanical stress.
• Hard Alloy Additive: Enhances the hardness, toughness, and thermal shock resistance of tungsten carbide-based materials.
• Electrode Materials: For electrochemical applications requiring corrosion resistance and stability.
• Refractory Linings: In furnaces and reactors operating at very high temperatures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tantalum Carbide
CAS No.	12070-06-3
Molecular Formula	TaC
Molecular Weight	192.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Tantalum(IV) carbide; Tantalum monocarbide; Carbon-tantalum (1:1); Tantalum carbide (TaC); Tantalum carbide powder; EINECS 235-118-1
EINECS	235-118-1

Quality Control

Our Tantalum Carbide is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing for critical parameters including purity, particle size distribution, and phase composition to ensure consistent performance in demanding applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. The product is stable under recommended storage conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to brown-black powder
Assay (TaC)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Free Carbon	≤ 0.2%
Metallic Impurities (Fe, Ni, Cr, etc.)	≤ 0.1% total

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