Tungsten Carbide Powder (WC)

WC powder supplied in 99% and 99.5% grades, sub-micron to micron particle sizes, in angular / irregular form. Used for cutting tools, wear parts, mining and thermal spray. Small quantities, prototypes and custom made-to-order specifications are welcome.

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99–99.5%Purity Grades

Sub-micron–MicronParticle Size Range

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Tungsten Carbide Powder — Grades & Specifications

Tungsten carbide (WC) powder is a very hard, wear-resistant material supplied across a range of purities and particle sizes; cobalt-blended grades for cemented-carbide production can also be reviewed on request. The options below are typical; specify your target values in the request form and we will confirm availability, lead time and pricing.

Material	Tungsten Carbide
Chemical formula	WC
CAS number	12070-12-1
Purity grades	99% · 99.5% (higher on request)
Particle size	Sub-micron to micron; target D50 specified per order
Morphology	Angular / irregular (crushed / milled)
Crystal phase	Hexagonal
Appearance	Grey to black powder
Typical applications	Cutting tools, wear parts, mining, thermal spray

Applications by Industry

Cutting toolsFeedstock for cemented-carbide tooling and inserts.

Wear partsNozzles, dies and components requiring extreme wear resistance.

Mining toolsDrill bits and wear components for mining and drilling equipment.

Thermal sprayHVOF/plasma spray feedstock for wear-resistant coatings.

Particle Size & Mesh Conversion

Reference for converting between US mesh and microns/millimetres. Figures are nominal sieve openings and may vary slightly by standard.

Mesh (US)	Micron (µm)	mm	Inch	Remarks
3	6730	6.730	0.2650
4	4760	4.760	0.1870
5	4000	4.000	0.1570
6	3360	3.360	0.1320
7	2830	2.830	0.1110
8	2380	2.380	0.0937
10	2000	2.000	0.0787
12	1680	1.680	0.0661
14	1410	1.410	0.0555
16	1190	1.190	0.0469
18	1000	1.000	0.0394
20	841	0.841	0.0331
25	707	0.707	0.0278
30	595	0.595	0.0234
35	500	0.500	0.0197
40	420	0.420	0.0165
45	354	0.354	0.0138
50	297	0.297	0.0117
60	250	0.250	0.0098
70	210	0.210	0.0083
80	177	0.177	0.0070
100	149	0.149	0.0059
120	125	0.125	0.0049
140	105	0.105	0.0041
—	100	0.100	0.0039	Sand
170	88	0.088	0.0035
200	74	0.074	0.0029
—	70	0.070	0.0027
230	63	0.063	0.0024	Human hair
—	55	0.055	0.00217
270	53	0.053	0.0021
—	50	0.050	0.00197
325	44	0.044	0.0017
—	40	0.040	0.00157
400	37	0.037	0.0015
550	25	0.025	0.00099
625	20	0.020	0.00079
1200	12	0.012	0.0005
1250	10	0.010	0.000394
—	7	0.007	0.000276
2500	5	0.005	0.000197
4800	3	0.003	0.000118
5000	2.5	0.0025	0.000099	Bacteria (approx.)
12000	1	0.001	0.0000394

Information Required for Quotation

Grade / purity (as applicable)
Particle size / target D50 (micron, nano, or mesh)
Morphology
Quantity
Application environment
Required delivery country

Lead time depends on grade, particle size, quantity and processing requirements. Export availability can be reviewed based on destination country and material type. A Certificate of Analysis can be provided on request.

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Tell us your grade, particle size and quantity. We typically reply within one business day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What purity grades of tungsten carbide powder are available?

Tungsten Carbide powder is offered in 99% / 99.5% purity. Other grades can be reviewed on request depending on your application and quantity.

What particle sizes can you supply?

Particle sizes are supplied in the sub-micron to micron range, with the target D50 specified per order. Mesh-based requirements are also accepted; a mesh-to-micron conversion reference is provided on the page.

Can tungsten carbide powder be made to custom specifications?

Yes. Tungsten Carbide powder is produced to order — grade, particle size, morphology and packaging can be customized to your specification. Please provide your target values in the request form.

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

Order quantity is flexible and small quantities and prototype requests are welcome. Please state your required quantity in the form for an accurate quotation.

Can you export and ship tungsten carbide powder internationally?

Yes, export inquiries are welcome. Availability and shipping are reviewed based on destination country, grade and quantity.

Do you provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA) or technical data?

A Certificate of Analysis and technical data (purity, particle size distribution) can be provided on request for supplied lots.

Request a Quote for Tungsten Carbide Powder

Send us your grade, particle size, quantity and application. We will review availability, quotation and lead time. Small quantities, prototypes and custom made-to-order specifications are welcome.

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