TiC

Titanium carbide (TiC) is a ceramic compound combining titanium and carbon, belonging to the refractory carbide family known for extreme hardness and high-temperature stability. It is widely used in cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and abrasive applications where conventional materials fail; engineers select TiC when thermal resistance, hardness, and mechanical toughness at elevated temperatures are critical. The material also appears in armor applications and as a reinforcement phase in composite systems, offering superior performance compared to tungsten carbide in demanding thermal environments.