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Tungsten carbide
Tungsten carbide, WC or W2C, is an alloy of tungsten and carbon similar to titanium carbide. Its extreme hardness makes it useful in the manufacture of cutting tools, abrasives and bearings, as a cheaper alternative to diamond.
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| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Structure | hexagonal close-packed (HCP ) |
| Density | 15800 kg/m3 |
| Thermal conductivity | 84.02 W/m/K |
| Tensile strength | 0.3448 GPa |
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