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Source high-purity Tungsten Carbide (CAS 12070-12-1) from Scimplify, one of the trusted global tungsten carbide suppliers and manufacturers. Tungsten Carbide (WC) is an inorganic compound of tungsten and carbon and one of the hardest engineered materials available. We supply Tungsten Carbide as high-purity WC powder in grain sizes from nano and ultrafine through fine, coarse, and macrocrystalline, matched to your sintering process, as well as recycled tungsten carbide scrap for sustainable hard-metal production.Tungsten Carbide sits at the downstream end of the tungsten value chain, produced by carburising tungsten metal powder that is itself reduced from tungsten oxide and ammonium paratungstate. This lets buyers source WC alongside Tungsten Metal Powder, Tungsten Oxide (WO3), and Ammonium Paratungstate from a single compliant global manufacturer.As a renowned tungsten carbide manufacturer and supplier, our material meets global regulatory standards, including REACH (EU) registration and RMI conflict-free mineral sourcing.
Source high-purity Tungsten Carbide (CAS 12070-12-1) from Scimplify, one of the trusted global tungsten carbide suppliers and manufacturers. Tungsten Carbide (WC) is an inorganic compound of tungsten and carbon and one of the hardest engineered materials available. We supply Tungsten Carbide as high-purity WC powder in grain sizes from nano and ultrafine through fine, coarse, and macrocrystalline, matched to your sintering process, as well as recycled tungsten carbide scrap for sustainable hard-metal production.Tungsten Carbide sits at the downstream end of the tungsten value chain, produced by carburising tungsten metal powder that is itself reduced from tungsten oxide and ammonium paratung...
Chemical Properties & Specifications
REL-TWA (Time Weighted Average): 0.05 mg Co/m³
PEL-TWA (8-Hour Time Weighted Average): 0.1 mg Co/m³
Hard metals typically contain 85–95% tungsten carbide and 5–15% cobalt
Inhalation exposure can cause hard metal lung disease
Associated with interstitial and obstructive lung disorders
Toxic oxygen species released from tungsten carbide-cobalt mixtures may damage lungs
Risk also reported in workers exposed to cobalt powder with iron and diamond dust
Skin sensitization and allergic reactions to cobalt may occur
Occupational exposure requires strict dust control and respiratory protection
Classified under ACGIH TLV for hard metals containing cobalt and tungsten carbide
P210, P240, P241, P260, P261, P264+P265, P272, P273, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P308+P313, P321, P333+P317, P337+P317, P342+P311, P362+P364, P391, and P501
Flam. Sol. 1 (100%)
The dominant use of tungsten carbide. WC, bonded with a cobalt or nickel binder into cemented carbide, is sintered into milling, turning, and drilling inserts, end mills, taps, and dies for machining steel, cast iron, and superalloys.
Coarse-grain and macrocrystalline WC grades are used in rock drill bits, button bits, road-milling picks, and tunnel-boring tools, providing the toughness and abrasion resistance required for earth and rock removal under heavy impact.
Wear-resistant WC components, including nozzles, seals, bearings, and valve parts, withstand the abrasive, high-pressure conditions of drilling and production where conventional materials fail prematurely.
WC and cast tungsten carbide powders are applied as thermal spray and hardfacing coatings on turbine blades, pump components, rolls, and tooling to extend service life under wear and erosion.
Recovered WC-Co scrap, hard-metal turnings, and used inserts are recycled into reclaimed tungsten carbide powder, supporting a circular, lower-carbon, and supply-secure source of this critical raw material.
A high-performance material used for manufacturing drills, end mills, and inserts due to its superior hardness and thermal stability
An essential component for rock bits, hammers, and tunnel boring machines used in harsh geological environments
A protective surface treatment applied via thermal spray to safeguard aerospace and oil industry components against erosion and abrasion
An ideal material for micro-drills in printed circuit board (PCB) production and as an interconnect material in integrated circuits.
Tungsten carbide is an extremely hard and dense chemical compound composed of tungsten and carbon atoms, widely used for manufacturing cutting tools, abrasion-resistant parts, and armor-piercing ammunition due to its superior wear resistance and hardness
This material is extensively utilized in the machining, mining, oil and gas, construction, medical, electronics, and aerospace industries for applications requiring high durability and heat resistance
It is primarily produced as a fine gray powder that is combined with metallic binders like cobalt or nickel to create cemented carbide through powder metallurgy and sintering processes
Standard specifications include high density (15.6 g/cm3), a Mohs' hardness of 9, and a melting point around 2747-2830 degrees Celsius, with documentation such as COA, TDS, impurity reports, and regulatory compliance documents available
Scimplify has capabilities for global distribution and custom synthesis through an integrated network of manufacturers and logistics partners with reliable lead time
The product is export ready with a standard MOQ starting from 100 kgs, with lead times for international customers depending on the shipping destination and specific grade.
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