Multiple choice

Which among the following carbides is often simply called carbide?

  1. Aluminium carbide

  2. Tungsten carbide

  3. Silicon carbide

  4. Calcium carbide
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Explanation

Tungsten carbide (WC) is an inorganic chemical compound containing equal parts of tungsten and carbon atoms. Colloquially, tungsten carbide is often simply called carbide. In its most basic form, it is a fine grey powder, but it can be pressed and formed into shapes for use in industrial machinery, tools, abrasives, as well as jewellry.

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