Iron Carbide (Fe3C) Powder is an inorganic substance, which has high hardness. But its plasticity and toughness are almost zero, so it is very brittle. Heeger Materials can provide high-quality Iron Carbide (Fe3C) Powder at a competitive price.

• Formula: Fe3C
• Density: 7.694 g/cm³
• Melting point: 1250℃
• Molecular weight: 183.57 g/mol
• Brinell hardness: 800
• CAS: 12011-67-5

Iron Carbide Powder Chemical Analysis

Iron Carbide Powder Properties

• Insoluble in cold and hot water and dilute acids
• Soluble in hot concentrated hydrochloric acid
• No interaction with dry air and oxidizing in moist air to produce iron oxide and carbon.

Iron Carbide Powder Applications

• Used as an important constituent in ferrous metallurgy
• Widely used in mechanical manufacturing
• Used as a metal raw material in the steelmaking process to replace molten iron and directly reduce iron or steel scrap

Iron Carbide Powder Storage and Packing

Iron Carbide (Fe3C) Powder should be kept sealed and stored in a dry and cool place. The vacuum packing is 1kg/bag, 25kg/drum, or as required.