Ammonium metatungstate (AMT, (NH4)6H2W12O40·yH2O) is a polycondensation product of solutions of ammonium tungstate. The applications of it include high distectic point metal, extra fine alloy, petrochemical catalyzer and nuclear energy, space flight, casting titanium, etc.

WC-Co cemented carbides are widely applied in industry which include mining, grinding and metal cutting tools.  Its high hardness and toughness give its widely industrial applications. The microstructural scale is a major to influence its mechanical properties. The hardness can be enhanced by with smaller carbide grain size. The common grain size of WC-Co ranges within l-10 pm.

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) photocatalysis using sunlight as an irradiation source is a feasible technique to degrade pollutants in air. Although TiO2 possesses enticing properties such as chemical stability, strong oxidizing power, photo-resistance, availability, and low cost, its photocatalytic activity remains insufficient for large-scale applications.

Tungsten carbide (WC) has been widely applied as integral composition of hardmetal, or cemented carbide. Cemented carbides are composite materials consisting of a hard phase (WC) and a metal, usually Co, which binds the WC grains. The composition of the material (amount of Co) mostly influences their mechanical properties. The greater the Co content the tougher and softer the material is. Hardmetal is used for cutting, drilling and wear resistant pieces.