Tungsten Carbide Powder For Additive Manufacturing

Tungsten carbide powder is also used in additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, to produce parts with high hardness and wear resistance. Additive manufacturing is a process that builds parts layer by layer, using a digital model to guide the deposition of material.

Tungsten carbide powder is used in the additive manufacturing of parts that require high wear resistance and durability, such as cutting tools, molds, and dies. The powder is typically used in conjunction with a binding material, such as cobalt or nickel, to form a metal matrix composite.

The properties of tungsten carbide powder make it suitable for additive manufacturing applications. For example, it has a high melting point, excellent thermal conductivity, and high hardness. 

Particle size: 1-50 microns
Composition: WC (Tungsten Carbide) - 85-95%
Co (Cobalt) - 5-15%
Density: 12.5-14.5 g/cm³
Hardness: 2300-2700 HV0.3
Melting point: 2780°C
Thermal conductivity: 70-100 W/m·K
Coefficient of thermal expansion: 5.5-6.5 x 10^-6/K