Zirconium Carbide Powder, ZrC, CAS 12070-14-3

Zirconium Carbide (ZrC) Powder, characterized by a gray-black appearance and a cubic crystal structure, exhibits high chemical stability and excellent high-temperature performance. It is a significant high-performance ceramic material.

• Formula: ZrC
• Density: 6.78 g/cm3
• Melting point: 3540°C
• Mohs hardness: 8~9
• Microhardness: 2600k kg/mm²
• CAS: 12070-14-3

Zirconium Carbide (ZrC) Powder Specifications

Zirconium Carbide (ZrC) Powder SEM

Zirconium Carbide (ZrC) Powder PSD And XRD

Zirconium Carbide (ZrC) Powder Features

• Insoluble in cold water and hydrochloric acid
• Soluble in hydrofluoric acid and hot concentrated sulfuric acid containing nitric acid or hydrogen peroxide
• Large specific surface area
• High surface activity
• Low bulk density
• High-temperature, corrosion, and oxidation resistance
• High strength and hardness
• Good thermal conductivity and toughness
• High absorption of visible light, and reflection of infrared light 
• Good energy storage

Zirconium Carbide (ZrC) Powder Applications

• Used in fibers to improve the infrared absorption effect
• Used in new insulation and temperature control textiles
• Used in cemented carbide, powder metallurgy, and abrasives to improve the strength and corrosion resistance
• Used as a high-temperature resistant coating to improve the surface properties of the material
• Used as a modifier for carbon-carbon composite functional materials
• Used as protective films for electronic devices, and high-brightness electron-emitting films
• Used as ultra-hard film materials
• Used as an inert matrix material in nuclear reactors
• Used as insulation material and protective plating

Zirconium Carbide (ZrC) Powder Storage and Packing 

Zirconium Carbide (ZrC) Powder should be kept sealed and stored in a dry and cool place, avoiding exposure to air for a long time. HM offers vacuum-sealed packaging including 100g/bag, 500g/bag, 1kg/bag, and 25kg/drum, or customized packaging as per specific requirements.