Formation of Tungsten Carbide

W + C → WC

Descripción general

Tungsten metal and carbon combine at very high temperatures (1400-1600 C) to form tungsten carbide, one of the hardest known materials. Tungsten carbide has a hardness approaching that of diamond and exceptional wear resistance.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Tungsten W	1	(s)
Reactivo	Carbon C	1	(s)
Producto	Tungsten Carbide WC	1	(s)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Tungsten carbide is used in drill bits, cutting tools, jewelry (wedding bands), and the tips of ballpoint pens.

Importancia industrial

El carburo de tungsteno es fundamental para herramientas de mecanizado, equipos mineros y recubrimientos resistentes a la abrasión. El mercado de herramientas de metal duro cementado supera los 20 000 millones de dólares.

Propiedades

Tipo: Synthesis
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -40,5 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Tungsten Carbide?

The balanced equation is: W + C → WC.

What type of reaction is Formation of Tungsten Carbide?

Formation of Tungsten Carbide is a synthesis reaction.

Is Formation of Tungsten Carbide exothermic or endothermic?

Formation of Tungsten Carbide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -40.5 kJ/mol.