Tantalum Carbide Powder (TaC, 99.9%, 1000nm, Cubic)
| Tantalum Carbide Powder | |
| Product No | NRE-5213 |
| CAS No. | 12070-06-3 |
| Formula | TaC |
| APS | <1000nm (Can be Customized) |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| Color | Black-gray |
| Molecular Weight | 192.96 g/mol |
| Density | 14.30 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 3768°C |
| Boiling Point | 4780-5470°C |
Tantalum Carbide Powder
Applications:
Cutting Tools and Wear-Resistant Materials
Wear Resistance: Due to its extreme hardness, TaC powder is used to create cutting tools, abrasives, and wear-resistant coatings for industries such as metalworking, mining, and machining. These tools are particularly effective in environments with high abrasion, such as cutting through hard metals, minerals, or composites.
Composites: TaC is often incorporated into metal matrix composites (MMCs) and ceramic composites to improve their wear resistance, toughness, and high-temperature performance. This is especially useful in applications like turbine blades, engine components, and tooling.
Aerospace and Defense
High-Temperature Components: The high melting point of TaC powder makes it an ideal material for use in aerospace components, such as rocket nozzles, thermal protection systems, and jet engine parts. These components are exposed to extreme heat and require materials that can withstand high temperatures without degrading.
Armor-Piercing Munitions: Due to its hardness and high density, TaC powder is used in armor-piercing ammunition. It enhances the ability of projectiles to penetrate hard armor materials, making it useful in military and defense applications.
Nuclear Applications
Neutron Shielding: TaC is used in nuclear reactors for neutron shielding because of its high density and ability to absorb neutrons. It is used in fuel rods or as a protective material in reactor cores to help manage radiation exposure.
High-Temperature Nuclear Components: TaC powder is used in nuclear fuel processing and in the construction of components that need to maintain structural integrity under extreme temperatures and radiation.
Electronics and Semiconductors
High-Performance Electronics: TaC powder is used in the electronics industry for components that require high thermal stability, such as capacitors, resistors, and semiconductor materials. It helps these components perform efficiently in high-temperature environments.
