carbidic
Carbidic refers to a chemical compound that contains the carbide ion, C22-. Carbides are compounds of carbon with a more electropositive element. They are typically hard, refractory, and used in applications requiring high hardness and wear resistance. Carbides are classified into four main types based on the electropositivity of the metal: metallic, salt-like, interstitial, and covalent.
Metallic carbides are formed between metals from groups 1 to 3 and carbon. They are typically hard
Salt-like carbides are formed between metals from groups 4 to 12 and carbon. They are less hard
Interstitial carbides are formed between transition metals and carbon. They have a high carbon content and
Covalent carbides are formed between non-metals and carbon. They are typically soft and used as abrasives. Examples
Carbides have a wide range of applications, including cutting tools, abrasives, and high-temperature materials. They are