12069-85-1

Name HAFNIUM CARBIDE
CAS 12069-85-1
EINECS(EC#) 235-114-1
Molecular Formula CHf
MDL Number MFCD00016126
Molecular Weight 190.5
MOL File 12069-85-1.mol

Chemical Properties

Melting point  2930 °C(lit.)
density  12.2 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
RTECS  MG4620000
form  Powder
color  Gray
Resistivity 45.0 (ρ/μΩ.cm)
Water Solubility  it is insoluble in water.
Thermal Conductivity 29.288 W/(m·K)
Crystal Structure Cubic, NaCl Structure
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 0.5 mg/m3
NIOSH: IDLH 50 mg/m3; TWA 0.5 mg/m3
InChI InChI=1S/C.Hf/q-1;+1
InChIKey NVDNLVYQHRUYJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES [Hf+]#[C-]
Uses
Hafnium carbide (HfC) with a melting point over 3890°C is a refractory binary compound. HfC and NbC can also be used as refractory coatings in nuclear reactors. The mixed carbide Ta4HfC5 possesses the highest melting point of any currently known compound at 4215°C.
Knoop Microhardness 2000 - 2500, 50 g load
2260 - 3050, 100 g load
Modulus of Elasticity 352 GPa
Poissons Ratio 0.18
Shear Modulus 149 GPa, Calculated
Vickers Microhardness 1800 - 2500, 200 g load, single crystal
CAS DataBase Reference 12069-85-1
EPA Substance Registry System Hafnium carbide (HfC) (12069-85-1)

Safety Data

Symbol(GHS)  Flame (GHS02)
GHS02
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H228
Precautionary statements  P210-P240-P241-P280-P370+P378
RIDADR  UN3178
WGK Germany  3
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  4.1
PackingGroup  III
Storage Class 4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials
Hazard Classifications Flam. Sol. 2

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