Aluminum carbide, 99+% (metals basis)

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11391569	50 g	50g
11301579	250 g	250g

Product Code. 11391569 Supplier Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar Supplier No. 014038.18

Description

CAS: 1299-86-1 | C3Al4 | 143.96 g/mol

Aluminum carbide is used as an abrasive material for cutting tools. It is also used to reduce metal oxides and to prepare aluminum nitride and methane. It and also finds use in metallurgy. Further, it acts as a catalyst and a drying agent.

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: 1299-86-1
• Molecular Formula: C3Al4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 143.96
• MDL Number: MFCD00003425
• InChI Key: CAVCGVPGBKGDTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: aluminum carbide, 1,3,5,7-tetraaluminahepta-3,4-dien-1,6-diyne, aluminum carbide,al4c3, al4c3 aluminum carbide, aluminum carbide, al4c3, aluminum carbide, powder, ∼325 mesh
• PubChem CID: 16685054
• IUPAC Name: alumanylidynemethyl(alumanylidynemethylalumanylidenemethylidene)alumane
• SMILES: [Al]#C[Al]=C=[Al]C#[Al]

• Melting Point: 2100°C (>2200° (decomposition))
• Color: Gray
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN1394
• Merck Index: 14,335
• Solubility Information: Soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid.
• Formula Weight: 143.96
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 2.36 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum carbide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Aluminum carbide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable solid Category 1
• Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H228-Flammable solid.
• H261-In contact with water releases flammable gases.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P231+P232-Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only