Tungsten Carbide

WC

IUPAC: Tungsten carbide

CAS: 12070-12-1

Overview

Tungsten carbide is one of the hardest known materials, nearly as hard as diamond. It is the primary material for cutting tools, drill bits, and mining equipment.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Tungsten W 1 183.8400

Elemental Composition

C
Carbon ×1
6.1%
W
Tungsten ×1
93.9%

Uses

  • • Cutting tools
  • • Mining drill bits
  • • Armor-piercing ammunition
  • • Jewelry

Fun Facts

  • ✦ About 10% of all tungsten carbide is used in jewelry as an alternative to gold and platinum rings

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#[W]

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
solid
Molar Mass
195.85 g/mol
Density
15.6300 g/cm³
Melting Point
2870.0 °C
Boiling Point
6000.0 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
195.9509
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
10.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Boron Nitride

BN

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tungsten Carbide?
Tungsten Carbide (WC) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Tungsten carbide.
What is the molecular weight of Tungsten Carbide?
Tungsten Carbide has a molar mass of 195.85 g/mol.
What state is Tungsten Carbide at room temperature?
Tungsten Carbide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Tungsten Carbide organic or inorganic?
Tungsten Carbide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Tungsten Carbide?
Tungsten Carbide (WC) is composed of Carbon (C), Tungsten (W).