ULTRACOARSE, MONORYSTALLINE TUNGSTEN CARBIDE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND HARD METAL PRODUCED THEREFROM

摘要

The invention relates to a method for producing tungsten and/or molybdenum metal powder or carbide by reducing and optionally carburizing tungsten and/or molybdenum oxide powder in the presence of alkali metal compounds. At least two alkali metal compounds are used in such a proportion that any mixed alkali tungstate or mixed alkali molybdate ((Li, Na, K)2WOZ, (Li, Na, K)2MoOZ) possibly produced as an intermediate has a melting point of less than 550 DEG C.