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Tantalum carbide, 99.5% (metals basis)

Catalog No. AA1214430
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CAS: 12070-06-3 | CTa | 192.96 g/mol

Tantalum carbides is used in  tungsten carbide. It is also used as a coating for steel moulds in the injection moulding of aluminum alloys. While providing a hard, wear resistant surface, it also provides a low friction mould surface. It is also used in the production of sharp instruments with extreme mechanical resistance and hardness, tool bits for cutting tools.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 12070-06-3
Molecular Formula CTa
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 192.96
MDL Number MFCD00011255
InChI Key DUMHRFXBHXIRTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
IUPAC Name methanidylidynetantalumylium
SMILES [C-]#[Ta+]

Specifications

Boiling Point 5500°C
Melting Point 3880°C
Color Black to Gray
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 250 g
UN Number UN3178
Solubility Information Soluble in hydrofluoric acid and nitric acid. Partially soluble in water.
Formula Weight 192.96
Percent Purity 99.5%
Odor Odorless
Density 13.9 g/mL
Assay (metals basis)
Chemical Name or Material Tantalum carbide
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Hazard Category H228
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H228
Flammable solid.
Precautionary Statement P210-P240-P241-P280-P370+P378q
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber 235-118-3
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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