Description

Titanium Carbide (TiC) is an advanced ceramic material renowned for its exceptional hardness, high melting point, and excellent thermal and chemical stability. This combination of properties makes it a critical component for enhancing the durability and performance of industrial tools and wear-resistant parts. It is essential for manufacturers in the cutting tool, abrasives, and advanced materials sectors seeking to improve product longevity and operational efficiency under extreme conditions.

Application

• Cutting Tools & Inserts: As a primary component in cermets and composite materials for machining ferrous alloys, offering superior wear resistance and high-speed cutting performance.
• Surface Coatings: Used in thermal spray (e.g., HVOF) and PVD/CVD coatings to impart extreme hardness, abrasion resistance, and anti-galling properties to components like molds, dies, and engine parts.
• Reinforcement Phase: Incorporated as a particulate or whisker reinforcement in metal matrix (e.g., aluminum, titanium) and ceramic matrix composites to significantly increase strength, stiffness, and thermal shock resistance.
• Abrasive Materials: Employed in grinding wheels, sandpaper, and lapping compounds for precision finishing of hard metals and ceramics.
• Wear-Resistant Parts: Fabricated into seals, bearings, and nozzles that operate in highly abrasive or corrosive environments.
• Electrode Materials: Utilized in electrical discharge machining (EDM) electrodes due to its good electrical conductivity and erosion resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Titanium Carbide
CAS No.	12070-08-5
Molecular Formula	TiC
Molecular Weight	59.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Titanium(IV) carbide; Titanium monocarbide; TiC powder; Carbonic acid titanium salt; TIC; Titanium carbon alloy; Titanium carbide grit
EINECS	235-120-4

Quality Control

Our Titanium Carbide powders are manufactured under controlled conditions and subjected to rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with technical grade specifications. Key parameters such as particle size distribution, chemical purity, and crystalline phase are meticulously analyzed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these results is provided with each shipment to guarantee material integrity for your specific application.

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 material is stable under normal conditions but should be kept away from strong oxidizers. Minimize exposure to moisture to prevent caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Assay (TiC)	≥ 99.0%
Total Carbon	19.0 - 20.3%
Free Carbon	≤ 0.3%
Oxygen	≤ 0.5%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.1%
Average Particle Size (D50)	1-5 µm (other grades available)
Crystal Structure	Cubic (NaCl-type)

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