Cementite can be described as a metal compound made of iron, carbon and has the chemical formula Fe3C. The hardness is high at HBW=800. Plasticity and toughness are nearly zero and the brittleness very high. Particle size: 325mesh
Purity: 99%

Iron Carbide Fe3C Pulver :

Iron carbide: An inorganic substance. Iron carbide Formula chemical Is Fe3C. It is composed of iron and carbon. More specifically, it is an intermediate metal carbide with a Fe3C transition formula. It weighs 6.67% and 93%, respectively. It's also known as cementite in metallurgical. Iron carbide is An off-white, crystalline powder of 7.694 relative densities and a 1250degC melting point. Water insoluble, acid soluble. Orthorhombic crystals are made of iron carbide. An octahedral crystal is formed when each carbon atom surrounds six iron atoms at its top corners. Two octahedrons share the iron atoms of each iron. This means they can be coordinated. It is six, and its coordination number is 2. An interstitial compound made at high temperatures is iron carbide. It has a strong bonding power between iron and carbon, making it hard and brittle.

Iron carbide This is a soft, fragile, and hardy material. In its purest form, it is usually considered ceramic. While cementite can still be found in steel and cast iron, it is used to make iron carbide and belongs to the group of other ironmaking technologies. According to theory, cementite refers to a form of cell tissue with Fe3C and ferrite in the cell nucleus.

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Iron Carbide Fe3C Pulp - Properties

Iron carbide Fe3C. This is what is called metal cementite. It's a gray-black, crystalline powder having a relative density of 7.694 and a melting point of 1837°C. Not to dissolve in water. It can be dissolved in acids. Orthogonal crystals contain six iron atoms surrounding each carbon atom. These six iron atoms form an octahedral structure. Two other octahedrons also share each iron atom. The coordination number of the carbon atoms in this structure is 6. Fe is the ratio of carbon and iron atoms, as shown in the chemical formula. It's C = 1/2x6: 1 = 3.

Iron Carbide Fe3C Pulp - Technical Parameter

ITEM Chemical Composition (%) Particle Size Fe3C Si C P O S Powder of Fe3C 99.2 0.01 5.87 0.008 0.2 0.01 325 mesh

Production Method of Iron Carbide Fe3C Powder：

Carbonization method:

Carbonization is one of the main methods for producing iron carbide. The method is to carbonize a mixture of iron and carbon at high temperatures, usually at temperatures above 1000 ° C. In the carbonization process, carbon reacts with iron to form iron carbide. In order to obtain high-quality iron carbide, it is necessary to control key parameters such as reaction temperature, reaction time, and raw material ratio. In addition, in order to prevent deflagration or explosion during the carbonization process, appropriate safety measures need to be taken.

In the carbonization process, a mixture of iron and carbon is placed in a high-temperature furnace, usually using an electric arc furnace or induction furnace. During the heating process, the mixture gradually changes to a liquid state and remains high enough to allow the carbon to fully react with the iron. At the end of the reaction, the product of iron carbide was obtained. In order to obtain high-purity iron carbide, subsequent processing, such as smelting, refining, and separation, is required.

Thermal reduction method:

Thermal reduction is another method of producing iron carbide. The method is to react iron oxide (FeO) with carbon-reducing agents at high temperatures to produce iron carbide and carbon dioxide. Commonly used reducing agents include coke, charcoal, and so on. In the process of thermal reduction, the reducing agent chemically reacts with iron oxide to reduce iron oxide to metallic iron and simultaneously produces iron carbide and carbon dioxide.

The thermal reduction process is usually carried out in a high-temperature furnace, where a high vacuum is maintained. The mixture of iron oxide and reducing agent is fed into the furnace, heated to high temperature, and the reduction reaction is carried out. At the end of the reaction, the product of iron carbide was obtained. In order to obtain high-purity iron carbide, subsequent processing, such as refining and separation, is required.

Application of Iron Carbide Fe3C Powder   :

Wear-resistant materials: The high hardness and excellent wear-resistant properties of iron carbide make it widely used in the field of wear-resistant materials. For example, iron carbide can be used to manufacture wear-resistant devices such as bearings, gears, and tools to improve their service life and performance. In these applications, iron carbide effectively resists wear and corrosion through its high hardness and excellent wear resistance, thereby extending the service life of the equipment.

Cutting tools: Because iron carbide has high hardness, high wear resistance, and excellent thermal conductivity, it is widely used in the manufacture of cutting tools, such as drills, milling cutters, and turning tools. These tools can stay sharp during cutting and have a long service life. Compared to traditional tool materials, iron carbide tools have higher cutting speeds and longer service life.

Aerospace field: Iron carbide has excellent high-temperature performance and can maintain stable performance in high-temperature environments. Therefore, iron carbide is widely used in the manufacture of high-temperature structural materials in the aerospace field, such as blades and combustion chambers of aircraft engines. Iron carbide can withstand high temperatures and stresses while having excellent corrosion resistance, making it an ideal material choice for aerospace applications.

Energy field: The high thermal conductivity of iron carbide makes it have potential application value in the energy field. For example, iron carbide can be used as a radiator material for efficient energy conversion devices such as solar panels and fuel cells. In addition, iron carbide can also be used as a control rod material in nuclear reactors.

Other fields: Iron carbide can also be used in ceramic materials, electronic materials, and other fields. In ceramic materials, iron carbide can enhance the strength and wear resistance of ceramic materials. In electronic materials, iron carbide has good thermal conductivity and stable electrical properties and can be used to manufacture integrated circuit boards, electronic component radiators, etc.

Iron Carbide Fe3C Pulver Storage Conditions
Iron Carbide Fe3C Powder needs to be stored in a closed container. Additionally, it should not be subject to extreme stress.
Packing and Shipping Iron Carbide Powder Fe3C Powder
Iron Carbide Fe3C powder packing: vacuum packaging, 1kg/bag and 25kg/barrel or as required
Iron Carbide Fe3C Powder shipping: could be shipped by express, air, or sea within 24 hours of receipt.


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Iron Carbide Fe3C Powder Properties
Other Titles	Triiron carbide; Cementite; Triiron monocarbide; epsilon iron carbide; e-Iron carbide,FeC, Fe-C, fe-c-0.25m-gr.1t3mm; 434336-76-2
	12011-67-5
Compound Formula	Fe3C
Molecular Weight	179.55
Appearance	Granules of dark grey powder or granules
Melting Point	~3140 degC
Solubility In Water	N/A
Density	4.93 g/cm3 (20 degC)
Purity	99.00%
Size	325mesh
Boling Point	4820 degC
Specific Heat	N/A
Thermo Conductivity	N/A
Thermal Expansion	N/A
Young's Module	N/A
Exact Mass	N/A
Monoisotopic	N/A
Iron Carbide Fe3C powder Health & Safety Information
Safety Notice	N/A
Hazard Statements	N/A
Flashing Point	N/A
Hazard Codes	N/A
Risk Codes	N/A
Safety statements	N/A
RTECS #	N/A
Transport Information	N/A
WGK Germany	N/A

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