Description

Vanadium Carbide is a high-performance refractory ceramic material known for its exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance. This compound is critical for enhancing the mechanical properties of alloys and composite materials, providing superior durability under extreme conditions. It is primarily utilized in the metallurgical, tooling, and advanced ceramics industries for applications demanding high strength and thermal management.

Application

• Hardmetal & Cermet Production: A key additive in tungsten carbide-cobalt (WC-Co) systems and titanium carbonitride (TiCN) based cermets to significantly improve hardness, red-hardness, and abrasion resistance for cutting tools and wear parts.
• Grain Refiner in Steelmaking: Used as a potent grain growth inhibitor in micro-alloyed steels, enhancing strength, toughness, and weldability of high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels.
• Surface Coating & Thermal Spray: Employed in powder form for plasma spray and HVOF coatings to create wear-resistant, high-temperature protective layers on components like turbine blades and extrusion dies.
• Reinforcement in Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs): Acts as a dispersoid to strengthen aluminum, titanium, or nickel-based composites, improving their specific strength and modulus for aerospace and automotive applications.
• Advanced Ceramics: A component in multi-phase ceramic composites for high-temperature structural applications, leveraging its stability and resistance to thermal shock.
• Catalyst & Catalyst Support: Investigated for use in specialized catalytic processes, including dehydrogenation and desulfurization, due to its unique surface properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Vanadium Carbide
CAS No.	12070-10-9
Molecular Formula	VC
Molecular Weight	62.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Vanadium monocarbide; Vanadium(IV) carbide; VC powder; Carbide vanadium; Vanadium carbon alloy; Refractory carbide VC
EINECS	235-122-5

Quality Control

Our Vanadium Carbide is manufactured under controlled conditions and subjected to rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. Key parameters such as chemical purity, particle size distribution, and oxygen content are strictly monitored. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment.

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 stable under normal conditions but should be kept away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Minimize exposure to moist air to prevent caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Assay (as VC)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-5 µm (Customizable)
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.8%
Nitrogen Content	≤ 0.3%
Free Carbon	≤ 0.5%
Metallic Impurities (Fe, Al, Si, etc.)	≤ 0.2% total
Bulk Density	~2.5 - 3.5 g/cm³

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