What Raw Materials Are Required for Titanium Carbide Production?

This article explores the raw materials required for titanium carbide production, focusing on titanium sources like titanium dioxide and metallic titanium, and carbon sources such as carbon black and petroleum coke. It details various synthesis methods including carbothermal reduction, direct carbonization, SHS, CVD, and mechanical alloying. The titanium carbide production process is explained step-by-step, highlighting purification, mixing, shaping, heating, and post-processing. The article concludes with the significance of raw material quality in producing high-grade TiC for industrial uses and future trends in TiC applications.