Atomfair Chromium Carbide (Cr3C2) Powder, Total Carbon 12.8–13.4%, FSSS ≤1.5 μm
Product Description
Atomfair chromium carbide (Cr3C2) powder is supplied as grey powder with a total carbon specification of 12.8–13.4%, free carbon ≤0.50%, oxygen ≤0.50%, and FSSS ≤1.5 μm. It is intended for hard alloy additive research.
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Technical Specifications
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Customization & Ordering
Custom composition and particle-size requirements may be evaluated for selected grades upon request. Alternative package sizes may also be available. Minimum order quantities, pricing, and lead times vary by specification and will be confirmed during technical review and quotation.
Key Features and Advantages
- Defined composition and particle-size specification for hard alloy materials research.
- Source-defined chemical composition and impurity limits are listed for technical review.
- Powder format suitable for cermet or hard alloy additive research.
APPLICATION SCOPE: hard alloy additive research
DOCUMENTATION: COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation.
LABORATORY PROCUREMENT SUPPORT
For grade selection, particle-size confirmation, documentation support or custom specification review, contact our technical sales team.
How does the free carbon specification (≤0.50%) in Cr3C2 powder affect the mechanical properties of sintered cermets?
Free carbon ≤0.50% minimizes the formation of graphite inclusions, which can reduce hardness and fracture toughness in sintered cermets. The total carbon range of 12.8–13.4% ensures the correct Cr3C2 stoichiometry, critical for achieving optimal wear resistance and mechanical integrity in hard alloy research.
Can this Cr3C2 powder (FSSS ≤1.5 μm) be used directly in conventional powder metallurgy pressing and sintering without additional processing?
Yes, the fine particle size (FSSS ≤1.5 μm) is suitable for pressing and sintering of cermet materials. The powder is intended for hard alloy additive research, and its defined composition supports direct use in conventional powder metallurgy with appropriate binder addition and pressing conditions.
What is the importance of the oxygen content limit (≤0.50%) in Cr3C2 powder for high-temperature processing?
Oxygen ≤0.50% ensures minimal oxide formation during sintering, as oxide phases can weaken grain boundaries and reduce corrosion resistance. This limit is critical for maintaining material purity and achieving reliable performance in hard alloy research applications.
Atomfair Cr3C2 powder is supplied in 250 g to 2 kg packages with total carbon 12.8–13.4%, free carbon ≤0.50%, oxygen ≤0.50%, and FSSS ≤1.5 μm. The defined composition, low impurity caps, and submicron Fisher sub-sieve size make it a directly specifiable feedstock for hard alloy/cermet additive research, with custom grades reserved for selected cases after technical review.
Positive
- Defined carbon and impurity limits: Total carbon is tightly bounded at 12.8–13.4% with free carbon ≤0.50%, oxygen ≤0.50%, and low caps on individual metallic impurities, providing a clearly specified feedstock chemistry for hard alloy additive research.
- Submicron FSSS particle size: The ≤1.5 μm Fisher sub-sieve size and grey powder format are specified for hard alloy additive research, supplying a fine particulate feedstock suitable for cermet or hard alloy processing studies.
Trade-offs
- Custom grades require technical review: Custom composition and particle-size requirements are only evaluated for selected grades upon request, so non-standard specifications require supplier technical review before acceptance.
- Stated scope limited to hard alloy research: The documented application scope is hard alloy additive research, so use outside this stated context would require separate qualification with the supplier.
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To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
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