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1299-86-1

Name ALUMINUM CARBIDE
CAS 1299-86-1
EINECS(EC#) 215-076-2
Molecular Formula C3Al4
MDL Number MFCD00003425
Molecular Weight 143.96
MOL File 1299-86-1.mol

Chemical Properties

Melting point  2100°C
Boiling point  2200°C (estimate)
density  2.36 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
solubility  Soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid.
form  powder
color  Dark gray
Specific Gravity 2.36
Water Solubility  decomposes with the evolution of CH4 in H2O [MER06]
Crystal Structure Trigonal
Sensitive  Moisture Sensitive
Merck  14,335
Stability: Decomposes in water with evolution of CH4
CAS DataBase Reference 1299-86-1
EPA Substance Registry System Aluminum carbide (Al4C3) (1299-86-1)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  F,Xi
Risk Statements 
Safety Statements 
RIDADR  UN 1394 4.3/PG 2
WGK Germany  3
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  4.3
PackingGroup  II

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