# Carbide Powders

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Advanced ceramic powders

Carbide powders for hard ceramics, wear applications and materials research. Chemistry, phase and carbon balance define the starting point.

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## Choose a material

### Silicon and boron carbides

SiC and B4C are different ceramic systems. Compare the required phase, particle distribution and impurity limits for the forming and firing process.

#### [Silicon carbide powder](<https://powdchem.com/products/silicon-carbide-powder/>)

silicon carbide (SiC) ceramic powder

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SiC

#### Boron carbide powder

boron carbide (B4C) ceramic powder

[Selection guide](<https://powdchem.com/products/ceramic-powders/carbide-powders/#group-1>) [Ask about this material](<https://powdchem.com/request-a-quote/?material=Boron+carbide+powder+%28B4C%29>)

B4C

### Tungsten carbide systems

Separate WC from tungsten-titanium carbide. Binder-containing WC-Co powders have their own thermal-spray and cermet directory.

#### Tungsten carbide powder

tungsten carbide (WC) hardmetal powder

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WC

#### Tungsten-titanium carbide powder

tungsten-titanium mixed carbide powder ((W,Ti)C; ratio is grade-specific)

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(W,Ti)C

### Other metal carbides

Use the full carbide formula and phase requirement. Total carbon, free carbon and oxygen should have a stated analytical basis where they are acceptance criteria.

#### Titanium carbide powder

titanium carbide (TiC) ceramic powder

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TiC

#### Zirconium carbide powder

zirconium carbide (ZrC) refractory ceramic powder

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ZrC

#### Hafnium carbide powder

hafnium carbide (HfC) refractory ceramic powder

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HfC

#### Tantalum carbide powder

tantalum carbide (TaC) refractory ceramic powder

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TaC

#### Niobium carbide powder

niobium carbide (NbC) refractory ceramic powder

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NbC

#### Vanadium carbide powder

vanadium carbide (VC) ceramic powder

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VC

#### Chromium carbide powder

chromium carbide (Cr3C2) thermal-spray / ceramic powder

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Cr3C2

#### Molybdenum carbide powder

molybdenum carbide (Mo2C) powder

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Mo2C

## Material selection guide

Start with the material identity and process, then check the details on the proposed datasheet.

**Carbide identity**

Specify the metal/non-metal carbide and target phase. A carbide powder and a carbide-metal composite are different requirements.

**Carbon & impurities**

State total/free carbon or other critical analytical limits where relevant. Include oxygen and metallic contamination requirements.

**Powder & process**

Describe morphology, particle distribution and the intended sintering, coating, abrasive or research route.

## Before you choose

**Is tungsten carbide powder the same as WC-Co spray feedstock?**

No. WC-Co includes a metallic binder and a feedstock architecture. A chemical formula alone does not specify a composite thermal-spray powder.

**What does this directory cover?**

WC-Co and other cermet composites are listed in thermal-spray/cermet powders. Diamond and CBN abrasive grades have a separate directory.

## What to include in your request

A material name or reference datasheet is enough to start. Add any requirements you already know.

- Carbide formula and target phase
- Carbon balance and impurity requirements
- Particle distribution and morphology
- Processing route and acceptance documents

### Quantity, samples and documents

Nike has no fixed minimum order. Tell us the quantity you need; we’ll check supplier pack sizes and any minimums.

We’ll check the proposed grade, sample options, delivery timing and available batch documents. Include any essential COA, TDS or SDS requirements.

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## Related material families.

[**Thermal Spray & Cermet Powders**5 material directions](<https://powdchem.com/products/ceramic-powders/thermal-spray-cermets/>) [**Boride Powders**8 material directions](<https://powdchem.com/products/ceramic-powders/boride-powders/>) [**Polishing & Superabrasive Powders**6 material directions](<https://powdchem.com/products/ceramic-powders/polishing-superabrasives/>)