Chromium carbide, 99.5% metals basis

Name: Chromium carbide, 99.5% metals basis
SKU: ACM12012350-2
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Catalog NumberACM12012350-2

CAS Number12012-35-0

CategoryCeramic Materials

Description

DryPowder; OtherSolid

IUPAC Name

chromium(2+);methanidylidynechromium

Molecular Weight

180.01g/mol

Molecular Formula

Cr3C2;C2Cr3

Canonical SMILES

[C-]#[Cr].[C-]#[Cr].[Cr+2]

InChI

InChI=1S/2C.3Cr/q2*-1;;;+2

InChI Key

GVEHJMMRQRRJPM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Chromium carbide, with a purity of 99.5% metals basis, is renowned for its orthorhombic crystal structure and stands out as the metal carbide with the highest oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures, alongside being resistant to both acids and alkalis. This remarkable material is highly valued for its excellent electrical conductivity, substantial hardness, moderate melting point, and robust chemical stability. Primarily, chromium carbide is utilized to create hard, wear-resistant coatings essential for protecting various components. When integrated with a protective metal matrix, it forms corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant coatings that are not only straightforward to apply but also cost-effective, achievable through processes like welding or thermal spraying. Additionally, when mixed with other carbides, it contributes to the manufacturing of cutting tools. The adoption of chromium carbide welding electrodes is on the rise, surpassing the use of previous ferrochrome/carbon-containing electrodes due to their superior and consistent performance. Unlike the welds created with ferrochrome/carbon electrodes, which rely on the formation of chromium carbide during the welding process and may vary, electrodes containing chromium carbide ensure a more uniform wear-resistant deposit. Tests such as the dry sand rubber wheel test reveal that the wear rates for welds deposited from ferrochrome/carbon electrodes can be up to 250% greater compared to those using chromium carbide, highlighting its enhanced durability and reliability in demanding applications.

Complexity

28.9

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

234-576-1;235-160-2;601-073-7

Exact Mass

179.82151g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

179.82151g/mol

Rotatable Bond Count