Abstract:
In one aspect, grade powder compositions are described herein comprising electrochemically processed sintered carbide scrap. In some embodiments, a grade powder composition comprises a reclaimed powder component in an amount of at least 75 weight percent of the grade powder composition, wherein the reclaimed carbide component comprises electrochemically processed sintered carbide scrap.
Abstract:
Near-stoichiometric spherical tungsten carbide particles and a method for making near-stoichiometric spherical tungsten carbide particles are disclosed. The method of making these particles may comprise coating a starting powder with a carbon containing compound followed by plasma processing the starting powder in a plasma formed by known ionization techniques using a suitable fluid medium. The near-stoichiometric spherical tungsten carbide particles exhibit desirable particle uniformity, impact resistance, and wear resistance in a variety of applications.