• Carbides (VC and WC) and mixed carbides (TaC/NbC, WC/TiC, WC/TiC/TaC/NbC) are important raw materials for producing hard metals.  

• Cutting tools for metal, plastic, wood and  stone

• Extremely wear-resistant components and  mining equipment

• Raw material for thermal spraying powder (Cr3C2)

• Ballistic protection

• Neutron absorber material for nuclear technology

• Grinding and polishing agent