Description

Chromium Carbide (Cr2C3) is a high-performance ceramic material known for its exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability. It is a critical component in the formulation of advanced cermets and wear-resistant coatings for demanding industrial environments. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the metallurgical, aerospace, and tooling industries seeking to enhance the durability and lifespan of critical components.

Application

• Thermal Spray & Hardfacing Powders: A primary constituent in powder blends for high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) and plasma spray coatings to protect components from extreme abrasion, erosion, and corrosion.
• Cermet Production: Used as the hard phase in chromium carbide-nickel chromium (Cr3C2-NiCr) cermets, which are utilized for high-temperature applications such as valve seats, pump seals, and gas turbine components.
• Cutting Tool Materials: Incorporated into composite materials to improve the hardness and red-hardness of cutting tools and dies for machining abrasive alloys.
• Wear-Resistant Coatings: Applied as a coating on industrial machinery parts, including extrusion screws, pump impellers, and slurry handling equipment, to significantly reduce wear.
• Aerospace Components: Used in coatings for aircraft engine parts and other aerospace components that must withstand high temperatures and mechanical stress.
• Additive Manufacturing: Serves as a reinforcement material in metal matrix composites (MMCs) for 3D printing of high-strength, wear-resistant parts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chromium Carbide (Cr2C3)
CAS No.	12115-65-0
Molecular Formula	Cr3C2
Molecular Weight	180.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Chromium Carbide; Chromium(III) Carbide; Cr3C2; Dicarbide Trichromium; Trichromium Dicarbide; Chromium Sesquicarbide; Hard-facing Alloy Powder (component)
EINECS	235-160-2

Quality Control

Our Chromium Carbide is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase purity, laser particle size analysis, and chemical assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size distribution, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment.

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 normal storage conditions but should be kept free from moisture to prevent caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to gray-black powder
Assay (as Cr3C2)	≥ 99.0%
Phase Purity (XRD)	Primary phase: Chromium Carbide (Cr3C2)
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable: 5 - 45 µm (Standard: 15-25 µm)
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Nitrogen Content	≤ 0.1%
Free Carbon	≤ 0.2%
Metallic Impurities (Fe, Ni, etc.)	≤ 0.3% total

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