What Are the Application Advantages of Titanium Carbide (TiC) Rods?

TiC Rods, the core form of titanium carbide-based cermets, consist of titanium carbide (TiC) as the ceramic phase, combined with a metallic binder phase such as nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), or iron (Fe). Produced via powder metallurgy, these rods, with their three core advantages of high hardness, high-temperature resistance, and strong chemical stability, have become key structural components that address the shortcomings of traditional metal materials under extreme operating conditions. They are widely used in high-end manufacturing, wear-resistant engineering, and other fields. 

As a supplier deeply engaged in high-performance metal materials and new polymer materials, we leverage 15 years of materials engineering experience and a rigorous, end-to-end quality control system to provide you with high-quality titanium carbide (TiC) rods and custom services. We use titanium carbide powder with a purity of ≥99% to ensure a rod density of ≥95%, with hardness and strength meeting standards. Each batch of products undergoes third-party testing for your peace of mind.

I. Core Advantages: Three Key Features Address Challenges in Extreme Working Conditions

1. High Hardness + Strong Toughness

- Hardness and Wear Resistance: With a Mohs hardness of 9-9.5 at room temperature (second only to diamond and cubic boron nitride), the rod boasts wear resistance 5-10 times that of high-speed steel. It can withstand long-term mechanical friction and impact wear, addressing the issues of traditional metals prone to wear and frequent replacement.

- Balanced Toughness: The metallic binder phase effectively mitigates the brittleness of pure titanium carbide, imparting excellent bending strength and impact resistance to the rod, preventing breakage during installation or under load, making it suitable for structural support requirements in complex working conditions.

2. High Temperature Resistance + Low Expansion

- High Temperature Resistance: Maintains stable performance in temperatures of 800-1200°C, with no noticeable oxidation below 1600°C. It can replace metal materials that soften at high temperatures and is suitable for use in high-temperature furnaces, hot processing equipment, and other applications. 

- Strong thermal stability: The thermal expansion coefficient is as low as 7.4×10^-6/℃. It is not easy to deform due to thermal expansion and contraction at high temperatures. It has outstanding resistance to high-temperature creep, ensuring that the structural accuracy does not decrease during long-term use.

3. Excellent chemical stability and high suitability for corrosion-resistant applications

It offers excellent corrosion resistance to most acids (hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, etc., excluding hydrofluoric acid), alkalis, and molten metals (aluminum, copper, iron, etc.). It does not react with acidic or alkaline solutions or molten metals at room temperature. It can be used in chemical equipment, corrosion-resistant tooling, and other applications exposed to corrosive media, reducing material corrosion loss.

II. Core Application Scenarios: Covering Key Links in Multiple Industries

- Cutting Processing: This product is used to manufacture milling cutters, drill bits, lathe toolholders, and other tools for precision cutting of difficult-to-machine materials such as stainless steel, high-strength cast iron, and heat-resistant alloys. It is particularly suitable for high-speed, high-precision semi-finishing and finishing, improving cutting efficiency and workpiece accuracy.

- Wear-Resistant Parts: This product is used as wear-resistant mandrels, guide rods, and wire drawing die cores in the mining, metallurgy, and building materials industries. For example, when drawing metal wire, it can withstand high-speed friction without wear, extending equipment maintenance cycles.

- Molds and Tooling: This product is used to manufacture cold heading die punches and extrusion die mandrels. During the cold forming of standard parts such as bolts and nuts, this product withstands the high-pressure extrusion and friction of metal blanks, significantly extending the service life of the mold.

- High-Temperature Specialty Applications: This product is used as support rods in high-temperature furnaces, thermocouple protection sleeves, and as guide rods for agitator shafts and reactors in chemical equipment. It withstands harsh operating conditions such as high temperatures and corrosion, ensuring long-term stable operation.

Whether you require standard titanium carbide rods or custom requirements for specialized applications, we offer cost-effective solutions with our professional technology, stable quality, and efficient service. We offer free sample delivery, direct product inquiries on our official website (https://www.yxmaterial.com), and custom services. We can produce cermet products tailored to your exact appearance, material, and size requirements to meet your specific needs. Feel free to contact us via email or phone on our website. We will provide you with professional and efficient service!