{"id":1004736,"date":"2024-06-17T15:22:52","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T07:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/product\/zirconium-carbide-2\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:48:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:48:04","slug":"zirconium-carbide-powder","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/product\/zirconium-carbide-powder\/","title":{"rendered":"Zirconium Carbide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Zirconium Carbide Powder (ZrC) is an ultra-high-temperature ceramic material with the chemical formula ZrC. It features an extremely high melting point, excellent hardness, outstanding chemical stability, and good electrical and thermal conductivity.<\/p>\n

VIMATERIAL<\/a><\/strong><\/span> supplies high-purity zirconium carbide powder with controlled particle size distribution and customized specifications for advanced material applications. Contact us<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>for more information.<\/p>\n

Properties<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Property<\/strong><\/td>\nValue<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chemical Formula<\/td>\nZrC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Molecular Weight<\/td>\n103.23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appearance<\/td>\nBlack powder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Density<\/td>\n~6.73 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Melting Point<\/td>\nApprox. 3540\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crystal Structure<\/td>\nCubic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Key Properties of Zirconium Carbide Powder<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  • Ultra-High Temperature Resistance:<\/strong> Zirconium carbide has an extremely high melting point of approximately 3540\u00b0C, allowing it to maintain excellent structural stability and performance under extreme temperature conditions.<\/li>\n
  • High Hardness and Wear Resistance:<\/strong> ZrC powder features high hardness and excellent abrasion resistance, making it suitable for wear-resistant components, coatings, and advanced ceramic applications.<\/li>\n
  • Excellent Chemical Stability:<\/strong> Zirconium carbide provides good resistance to corrosion and chemical attack, maintaining reliable performance in harsh environments.<\/li>\n
  • Good Electrical and Thermal Conductivity:<\/strong> Unlike many traditional ceramics, zirconium carbide offers good electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity, making it suitable for high-temperature electronic and energy-related applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Applications of Zirconium Carbide Powder<\/span><\/h2>\n
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    • Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics:<\/strong> Used in aerospace thermal protection systems, rocket nozzles, and high-temperature structural components due to its exceptional thermal stability.<\/li>\n
    • Wear-Resistant Materials:<\/strong> Applied in cutting tools, protective coatings, and wear-resistant ceramic components to improve durability and service life.<\/li>\n
    • Ceramic Matrix Composites:<\/strong> Used as a reinforcing phase to enhance the strength, toughness, and thermal performance of advanced ceramic composites.<\/li>\n
    • High-Temperature Electronic Materials:<\/strong> Suitable for electrodes, heating elements, conductive ceramics, and other electronic components operating under high temperatures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Packaging & Storage<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Packaging:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Vacuum-sealed aluminum bags<\/li>\n
      • Double-layer plastic bags<\/li>\n
      • Customized packaging available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Storage:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Store in a dry and clean environment<\/li>\n
        • Protect from moisture and contamination<\/li>\n
        • Keep container tightly sealed when not in use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/span><\/h2>\n

          1. What is zirconium carbide powder used for?<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Zirconium carbide powder is mainly used in ultra-high-temperature ceramics, aerospace components, wear-resistant materials, ceramic matrix composites, and high-temperature electronic applications due to its high melting point and excellent mechanical properties.<\/p>\n

          2. What is the melting point of ZrC powder?<\/strong><\/p>\n

          The melting point of zirconium carbide powder is approximately 3540\u00b0C, making it one of the highest melting point ceramic materials available.<\/p>\n

          3. Is zirconium carbide electrically conductive?<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Yes. Unlike most ceramic materials, zirconium carbide has relatively good electrical conductivity due to its metallic bonding characteristics.<\/p>\n

          4. What particle sizes of zirconium carbide powder are available?<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Particle size can be customized according to application requirements, including fine powder and micron-sized powder for ceramic processing and composite manufacturing.<\/p>\n

          5. What is the difference between zirconium carbide and zirconium oxide?<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Zirconium carbide (ZrC) offers higher temperature resistance and electrical conductivity, while zirconium oxide (ZrO\u2082) is mainly known for its toughness, ionic conductivity, and ceramic applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Zirconium Carbide Powder (ZrC) is an ultra-high-temperature ceramic material with the chemical formula ZrC. It features an extremely high melting point, excellent hardness, outstanding chemical stability, and good electrical and thermal conductivity. VIMATERIAL supplies high-purity zirconium carbide powder with controlled particle size distribution and customized specifications for advanced material applications. Contact us for more information. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1031478,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[264],"product_cat":[91],"product_tag":[342],"class_list":["post-1004736","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-vimaterial","product_cat-c-n-b-si-materials","product_tag-carbides","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1004736","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1004736"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1031478"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1004736"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1004736"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1004736"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1004736"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}