Introduction:
| Chemical Formula | : | TiC |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | : | 3,160 °C(5,720 °F; 3,430 K) |
| Density | : | 4.93 g/cm3 (hex.) |
| Form | : | Powder |
Characteristics:
- Titanium carbide, TiC, is an extremely hard refractory ceramic material, similar to tungsten carbide.
- It has the appearance of black powder with the sodium chloride crystal structure. As found in nature its crystals range in size from 0.1 to 0.3mm.
Applications:
- Titanium carbide is used in preparation of cermets, which are frequently used to machine steel materials at high cutting speed.
- It is also used as an abrasion-resistant surface coating on metal parts, such as tool bits and watch mechanisms.