Jun 7 2013
Scientific research on nanoparticles has discovered the most unexpected behavior of elements by altering their atomic and molecular states. These unexpected properties have found a variety of applications in fields such as biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, electronics, optics, etc. This article deals with the properties and applications of titanium carbide.
Titanium carbide (TiC) nanoparticles show good chemical inertness and good conductivity. These nanoparticles should be stored under vacuum, dry, cool and stress free conditions. Titanium belongs to Block D, Period 4 while carbon belongs to Block P, Period 2 of the periodic table.
Chemical Properties
The following tables list the chemical properties of titanium carbide.
| Chemical Data |
| Chemical symbol |
TiC |
| CAS No |
12070-08-05 |
| Group |
Titanium 4
Carbon 14 |
| Electronic configuration |
Titanium [Ar] 3d2 4s2
Carbon [He] 2s2 2p2 |
| Chemical Composition |
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Titanium |
79.91 |
| Carbon |
20.3 |
Physical Properties
Titanium carbide nanoparticles appear in the form of a black powder having a spherical surface area. The table below provides the physical properties of these nanoparticles.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Density |
4.93 g/cm3 |
0.178 lb/in3 |
| Molar Mass |
59.89 g/mol |
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Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of titanium carbide nanoparticles are given in the table below:
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Melting Point |
3160 °C |
5720 °F |
| Boiling Point |
4820 °C |
8708 °F |
Applications
Given below are some of the chief applications of titanium carbide:
- In the manufacture of wear-resistant tools, cutting tools
- As a coating for abrasive steel bearings, wear resistant tools
- In the form of nano titanium carbide ceramic in optics applications
- Enhance the conductivity of materials and as a nucleating agent.
Source: AZoNano