Preparation of ultrafine WC-Co powder via fluidized bed

In this paper, the effects of reaction parameters on the deep-reduction and carbonization process of WO 2 -Co to WC-Co were studied. The results indicate that oxygen loss rate of WO 2 is positively correlated with temperature and methane partial pressure. The partial pressure of methane has no significant effect on the formation rate of WC. The carbon content and particle size of the product increase with the increase of CH 4 partial pressure. By synergistically regulating the reaction temperature to 950 °C, methane partial pressure to 1.25%, and reaction time to 60 min, ultrafine WC-Co powder without η phase can be obtained. The particle size of the composite powder is 128 nm, with total carbon content of 6.16%, free carbon content of 0.4%, and residual oxygen content of 0.05%, respectively. The growth rate relationship of tungsten carbide is as follows: