Physical and Chemical Properties of Tungsten Carbide, WC
Physical and Chemical Properties of Tungsten Carbide, WC
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Physical Properties |
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English |
Comments |
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Density |
15.7 g/cc |
0.567 lb/in³ |
theoretical |
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Molecular Weight |
195.85 g/mol |
195.85 g/mol |
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Mechanical Properties |
Metric |
English |
Comments |
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Hardness, Rockwell A |
90 |
90 |
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Vickers Microhardness |
1300 |
1300 |
in the (1010) plane |
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2200 |
2200 |
in the (0001) plane |
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Tensile Strength, Ultimate |
344 MPa |
49900 psi |
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Modulus of Elasticity |
669 - 696 GPa |
97000 - 101000 ksi |
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Compressive Strength |
2683 MPa |
389100 psi |
Value is 1.404 GPa at 1000°C |
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Electrical Properties |
Metric |
English |
Comments |
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Electrical Resistivity |
0.0000530 - 0.0000800 ohm-cm |
0.0000530 - 0.0000800 ohm-cm |
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Magnetic Susceptibility |
0.0000100 |
0.0000100 |
cm^3/mol |
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Thermal Properties |
Metric |
English |
Comments |
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CTE, linear |
5.20 µm/m-°C
@Temperature 20.0 °C |
2.89 µin/in-°F
@Temperature 68.0 °F |
in the (0001) plane |
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7.30 µm/m-°C
@Temperature 20.0 °C |
4.06 µin/in-°F
@Temperature 68.0 °F |
in the (10-10) plane |
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Melting Point |
2800 - 2870 °C |
5070 - 5200 °F |
not congruent melting; dissociation temperature |
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Descriptive Properties |
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Color |
Gray |
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Crystal Structure |
Hexagonal |
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