Titanium carbide rods (TiC-Fe) possesses extremely high hardness and wear resistance, with a hardness exceeding HV 1500, far surpassing traditional high-manganese steel (HV 200-300).
Based on material properties and wear mechanism analysis, this type of alloy is best suited for crushing the following types of rocks: High-hardness, highly abrasive ores: such as quartzite, flint, and basalt.
These ores typically have a Mohs hardness of 6-7, causing severe abrasive wear on ordinary castings. The hardness and wear resistance of titanium carbide effectively resist this type of wear.
High-silica content ores: Silica is a major component causing abrasive wear. The hardness of titanium carbide significantly reduces the cutting effect of silica particles on the casting, extending its service life. Applications with high impact loads: such as crusher hammerheads and jaw plates in mining operations. The toughness of the titanium carbide-based alloy (controlled by the steel matrix) can absorb impact energy, preventing brittle fracture while maintaining wear resistance.
