Chromium Carbide

Name:
Chromium Carbide
Detailed information:

M Formula:	Cr3C2
Properties:
Orthorhombic crystals. D 6.65, microhardness 2700 kg/sq mm Hg (load 50 g), mp 1890C, bp 3800C, resistivity 95 µω cm (room temperature). Highest oxidation resistance at high temperature of all metal carbides also resistant to acids and alkalies.
Use:
Gage blocks and hot extrusion dies, in powder form as spray-coating material, components for pumps and valves.