Tantalum carbide, 99.5% (metals basis)

Description

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.

Specifications

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+]

• 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

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only