W2InC

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· W2InC

W2InC is a tungsten-indium carbide ceramic composite that combines the hardness and refractory properties of tungsten carbide with indium for enhanced toughness and sinterability. This material is primarily of research and emerging industrial interest, explored for applications requiring extreme hardness and wear resistance at elevated temperatures, particularly as an alternative to cobalt-bonded tungsten carbide in cutting tools, wear parts, and abrasive applications where cobalt toxicity or cost is a concern.

cutting tool insertswear-resistant coatingshigh-temperature ceramicshardmetal alternativesabrasive applicationsresearch/development materials

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	27,122.1	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	11,022.9	ksi	—
Young's Modulus(E)	29,152.6	ksi	—

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W2InC

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