WM5001 Tungsten Carbide/ Nickel/ Chromium Powder (WC-6Ni-21Cr)

Tungsten Carbide/ Nickel/ Chromium Powder (WC-6Ni-21Cr) Description

Tungsten Carbide/ Nickel/ Chromium Powder (WC-6Ni-21Cr Powder) is a high-performance alloy that combines the exceptional properties of tungsten carbide, nickel, and chromium. This powder is meticulously engineered to offer superior hardness, wear resistance, and strength for a wide range of applications.

Tungsten Carbide/ Nickel/ Chromium Powder (WC-6Ni-21Cr) Specifications

Chemical Composition Comparison

Tungsten Carbide/ Nickel/ Chromium Powder (WC-6Ni-21Cr) Applications

• Cutting Tools: The WC-6Ni-21Cr Powder is widely used in the production of cutting tools, such as inserts, drills, and end mills, due to its exceptional hardness and wear resistance. It offers extended tool life and high-performance machining capabilities.
• Wear Parts: The alloy is suitable for wear-resistant components, including nozzles, bushings, and seals, where high durability and resistance to abrasion are crucial.
• Metal Matrix Composites: The WC-6Ni-21Cr Powder is commonly employed as a reinforcement material in the fabrication of metal matrix composites, enhancing their mechanical properties and wear resistance.
• Thermal Spray Coatings: The powder can be used in thermal spray processes to create protective coatings on surfaces, providing excellent wear resistance and thermal stability.
• Additive Manufacturing: WC/Ni/Cr Powder is suitable for additive manufacturing techniques like powder bed fusion (PBF) or binder jetting (BJ), enabling the production of complex parts with superior hardness and wear resistance.

Tungsten Carbide/ Nickel/ Chromium Powder (WC-6Ni-21Cr) Packaging

Our Tungsten Carbide/ Nickel/ Chromium Powder (WC-6Ni-21Cr) is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.

FAQs

Q1: What is Tungsten Carbide/Nickel/Chromium Powder (WC-6Ni-21Cr)?

Tungsten Carbide/Nickel/Chromium Powder (WC-6Ni-21Cr) is an alloyed powder composed primarily of Tungsten Carbide (WC), Nickel (Ni), and Chromium (Cr) in the specific proportions of 6% Nickel and 21% Chromium. This powder is used to produce materials with enhanced wear resistance, toughness, and corrosion resistance, particularly in harsh and abrasive environments.

Q2: What are the key benefits of using WC-6Ni-21Cr Powder?

Superior Wear Resistance: The Tungsten Carbide (WC) provides exceptional hardness and resistance to abrasive wear, making it ideal for harsh industrial applications.

Enhanced Toughness: The addition of Nickel (Ni) improves the material's impact resistance, reducing the brittleness of the tungsten carbide and increasing overall toughness.

Corrosion Resistance: The Chromium (Cr) content significantly improves the material’s resistance to corrosion, particularly in aggressive environments like seawater, acidic or alkaline solutions, and high-temperature environments.

Q3: How is WC-6Ni-21Cr Powder produced?

WC-6Ni-21Cr powder is typically produced through the following steps:

Carbothermic Reduction: The process begins with the carbothermic reduction of tungsten oxide (WO₃) using carbon at high temperatures (1,400°C–1,600°C) to produce tungsten carbide (WC).

Alloying: After the tungsten carbide is produced, it is mixed with Nickel (Ni) and Chromium (Cr) in the desired proportions (6% Ni and 21% Cr) to form the final alloy.

Powder Atomization: The alloy is then processed using gas atomization or plasma atomization. In these processes, molten metal is sprayed into a high-pressure gas stream, rapidly cooling the metal and forming fine spherical powder particles. This ensures a uniform powder with good flowability and suitable particle size distribution for powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing.

Milling: If necessary, the powder may be further milled to refine its particle size distribution and achieve the desired properties for the intended application.

This process ensures high-quality, fine spherical powder suitable for advanced manufacturing processes like hard facing, powder metallurgy, and additive manufacturing.