
Tungsten carbide (chemical formula WC) is the compound made up of tungsten and carbon, following will show the preparation procedure. The molecular formula is WC and the molecular weight is 195.85, which is black hexagonal crystal with metallic luster and has similar hardness to diamond. It is a good conductor of electricity and heat. WC is insoluble in water, hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid, but easily soluble in the mixed acid of nitric acid and hydrofluoric acid. Pure WC is…