CAS 12012-35-0 Chromium Carbide - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Chromium Carbide

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Catalog Number

ACM12012350

CAS Number

12012-35-0

Product Name

Chromium Carbide

Structure

Category

3D Printing Materials; Ceramic Materials

Description

DryPowder; OtherSolid

IUPAC Name

chromium(2+);methanidylidynechromium

Molecular Weight

180.01g/mol

Molecular Formula

Cr3C2

Canonical SMILES

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

InChI

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

InChI Key

GVEHJMMRQRRJPM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Purity

> 99.99%

Application

Chromium Carbide (Cr3C2) is designed to provide exceptional wear and corrosion resistance through its application as a coating material. With its orthorhombic crystal structure, it boasts the highest oxidation resistance among metal carbides, making it ideal for high-temperature environments. Its resistance to acids and alkalis further enhances its utility. Chromium carbide's superior electrical conductivity, high hardness, moderate melting point, and chemical stability make it an excellent choice for coatings that protect parts from wear and corrosion. When integrated with a metal matrix, these coatings are cost-effective and easy to apply via welding or thermal spray. Additionally, chromium carbide is utilized in creating robust cutting tools when combined with other carbides. In welding applications, electrodes containing chromium carbide achieve more consistent and superior wear-resistant results compared to traditional ferrochrome/carbon electrodes, which are subject to variability due to the weld conditions. This consistency is reflected in significantly lower wear rates, ensuring longevity and reliability in demanding applications.

Average Particle Size

100 nm

Complexity

28.9

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

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

Exact Mass

179.82151g/mol

Form

Nanopowder

Formal Charge