zIRCONIUM cARBIDE pOWDER
Elmet Technologies is a leading USA manufacturer of high-performance Zirconium Carbide (ZrC) Powder, available in both Grade A and Grade B formulations.
This transition metal powder, characterized by its gray metallic color and cubic system structure, offers outstanding properties such as high wear and corrosion resistance, with a high melting point.
These features make ZrC Powder ideal for various thermal surfacing techniques.
Zirconium Carbide Powder enhances processes such as powder welding, oxyacetylene spraying, HVOF/HAFA spraying, plasma transferred arc overlaying, plasma spraying, laser overlaying, and induction melting overlaying.
As experts in powder metallurgy, Elmet controls each process to ensure all powders meet our stringent purity requirements. We prioritize performance and high quality across our full line of metal powder products.
Elmet Technologies continues to develop new and innovative solutions for its customers. We regularly produce Zirconium Carbide Powder compliant to all DOD and MIL specifications.
For unique material requirements, custom sizes, or special applications, please contact our dedicated team of experts to learn about our expansive powder metallurgy products, services, and capabilities.
About ZrC pOWDER
Zirconium Carbide (ZrC) Powder is an exceptionally hard, refractory ceramic material. Produced as a byproduct of titanium and tin mining, this transition-metal powder has numerous applications, including use as an opacifier and refractory material.
At Elmet Technologies, we source zirconium carbide powder from dependable suppliers. We excel in manufacturing ZrC powder to meet all MIL specifications, and welcome custom inquiries to develop custom solutions that fit your unique requirements.
BENEFITS OF ELMET ZrC POWDER
There are several benefits and unique advantages for utilizing ZrC Powder, including:
- Low density
- High hardness
- High melting point
- Corrosion resistance
- High elastic modulus
- Practically inert to strong aqueous acids
- Strong thermal and electrical conductivity
- Stable for a carbon-to-metal ratio ranging from 0.65 to 0.98
ZrC Powder: Typical Properties
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Mass fraction in % [cg/g]; ppm [µg])
| | Grade A | Grade B |
|---|---|---|
| Zr + Hf | 87.8% min | 87.4% min |
| Hf | 2% max | 2% max |
| C total | 11.4% min | 10.8% min |
| C bound | 11% min | 9.5% min |
| C free | 0.4% max | 1.5% max |
| Fe | 0.05% max | 0.05% max |
| O | 0.6% max | 0.6% max |
| N | 0.8% max | 0.8% max |
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Particle size distribution
| | Grade A | Grade B |
|---|---|---|
| D 10% | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| D 50% | 5-13 | 3-5 |
| D 90% | 11-35 | 8-12 |
Key Applications for Improved Performance
Zirconium Carbide Powder improves performance across a wide range of applications.
- Enhances thermal surfacing techniques like powder welding, flame spraying, plasma spraying, and high velocity oxy-fuel, which provides superior surface protection and exceptional wear resistance.
- Serves as a high-performance additive in aerospace and rocket fuel applications, where its exceptional thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and energy density contribute to improved combustion efficiency, structural integrity, and mission-critical reliability.
- Amplifies the durability of wear-resistant parts and components, including feed screws, aero-engines, fan blades, turbine blades, pump cases, and cutting tools, ensuring longevity and efficiency.
- Widely utilized in the steel industry, and actively enhances cutting tool performance. Also, its application as an additive refines WC cemented carbide crystals, significantly boosting alloy properties.
- Plays a key role in industries like oil exploration, aerospace, mining, manufacturing, and marine operations. The versatility of Zirconium Carbide Powder boosts extraction, improves machinery, and supports advanced engineering.
High-Performance Powders from Elmet TEchnologies
Since 1929, Elmet Technologies has proudly sustained a tradition of producing superior, U.S.-manufactured metal powder solutions for industries requiring precision and durability. Specializing in refractory metals, we provide an extensive range of products such as tungsten (W) and molybdenum (Mo), as well as advanced alloys including TZM, MoLa, MoTa, WHA, WK, ZrC, and HCT. Our dedicated team manufactures all our products in the USA.
By utilizing innovative processing capabilities, we deliver customized solutions that meet the most stringent specifications. Elmet’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing guarantees that every product embodies the highest standards of quality, reliability, and innovation.
