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Tungsten carbide , 99.5 , 12070-13-2

CAS NO.:12070-13-2

Empirical Formula: CW2

Molecular Weight: 379.69

MDL number: MFCD00801036

EINECS: 235-124-6

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: ≈2800°C
Density  17.15
solubility  insoluble in H2O
form  Powder
Specific Gravity 17.15
color  Black
Resistivity 81.0 (ρ/μΩ.cm)
Water Solubility  Soluble in nitric acid and hydrofluoric acid. Insoluble in water.
Crystal Structure Hexagonal
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 3 mg/m3
NIOSH: TWA 5 mg/m3; STEL 10 mg/m3

Description and Uses

Tungsten carbide is used in industrial machinery, cutting tools, abrasives, armor-piercing rounds and jewelry. It is preferred even over stainless steel because of their incredible hardness and resistance to wear and tear. It is utilized for the manufacture of mill products including grinding and milling. It also includes tipping trekking, ski poles as well as cleats. It is mainly used in the form of cemented tungsten carbide.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02
Hazard statements  H228
Precautionary statements  P210-P240-P241-P280-P370+P378a
RIDADR  UN3178
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  4.1
PackingGroup  III

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