Description
Tantalum Carbide (TaC) Micron Powder (99%, 0.5–1 µm, Cubic)
Tantalum Carbide (TaC) Micron Powder is a refractory ceramic material with outstanding hardness, thermal stability, and electrical conductivity. Produced with a purity of 99% and particle sizes ranging from 0.5–1 µm, TaC powder is a black-gray, odorless powder with a cubic crystal structure and a density of 13.9 g/cm³.
With an extremely high melting point of 3880 °C and a boiling point of 5500 °C, TaC is one of the most heat-resistant binary compounds known. It has a Mohs hardness equivalent of ~1800 kg/mm², excellent wear resistance, and low electrical resistivity (30 µΩ·cm), making it a vital material for ceramics, hard metals, and high-temperature engineering applications.
Technical Properties
Chemical Formula: TaC
Purity: 99%
Particle Size: 0.5–1 µm
Form: Powder
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Color: Black-gray
Density: 13.9 g/cm³
Melting Point: 3880 °C
Boiling Point: 5500 °C
Mohs Hardness (@ 20 ºC): ~1800 kg/mm²
Electrical Resistivity: 30 µΩ·cm
CAS Number: 12070-06-3
Applications
Tantalum Carbide Micron Powder is a highly reliable engineering and structural material with uses in:
Ceramics: High-performance structural ceramics and coatings.
Hard Metals: As an additive in cemented carbides, cermets, and tool steels for cutting and machining applications.
Aerospace & Defense: Components requiring high thermal resistance and mechanical strength, including rocket nozzle linings and turbine coatings.
Electronics: Used in resistive materials and thermionic emitters.
Composite Materials: Reinforcement for superalloys and advanced composites to improve wear and heat resistance.