THE ATOMIC BONDING OF CARBIDES

In addition to electronegativity and atomic size considerations, the other important factor governing the structure of carbides is the nature of the bond between the carbon atom and the other element forming the compound. One should note that bonding, electronegativity, and atom size are all interrelated. 

The bonds in refiactory carbides can be ionic, metallic, covalent, or combinations of these. PI 

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