Name | Hafnium carbide |
Synonyms | HAFNIUM CARBIDE Hafnium carbide hafnium(iv) carbide HAFNIUM(IV) CARBIDE, Hafnium carbide (HfC) Hafnium carbide ceramics Hafnium Carbide, -325 Mesh HAFNIUM CARBIDE , 45 MICRON HAFNIUM(IV) CARBIDE -325MESH |
CAS | 12069-85-1 |
EINECS | 235-114-1 |
InChI | InChI=1/CH4.Hf/h1H4 |
InChIKey | NVDNLVYQHRUYJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | CHf |
Molar Mass | 190.5 |
Density | 12.2g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | 2930°C(lit.) |
Water Solubility | it is insoluble in water. |
Vapor Presure | 205000mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Powder |
Color | Gray |
Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 0.5 mg/m3NIOSH: IDLH 50 mg/m3; TWA 0.5 mg/m3 |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
MDL | MFCD00016126 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Gray solid with metallic luster. The specific gravity was 12.20. The melting point was about 3890 °c. Insoluble in water, soluble in hydrofluoric acid, hot concentrated sulfuric acid, nitric acid or hot alkaline solution containing 30% H2O2. Stable at room temperature. Over 250 °c, chlorine is passed to form hafnium tetrachloride, and above 500 °c, hafnium dioxide is formed with oxygen. One mole of hafnium carbide and four moles of tantalum carbide can form mixed crystals with melting points up to 4215 °c. Figure 1 hafnium carbide |
UN IDs | UN3178 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | MG4620000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Hazard Class | 4.1 |
Packing Group | III |
crystal structure | Cubic, NaCl Structure |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
Overview | Hafnium carbide (HfC), a gray solid with metallic luster, is the one with the highest melting point among the known single compounds and is a good material for lining high melting point metal melting crucibles; It has excellent characteristics such as high melting point, high hardness, good high temperature strength, good corrosion resistance and low thermal conductivity. It can be used as an additive for cemented carbide, it is widely used in the field of cutting tools and molds; it is also suitable for rocket nozzle materials. It can be used for the nose cone of rockets. It is often used in the aerospace field, and can also be used in nozzles, high temperature resistant linings, arc or electrolysis electrodes; At the same time, it can also be used for nuclear reactor control rods. |
Preparation method | It is prepared by reacting hafnium or hafnium tetrachloride with methane at 2100 ℃ or heating hafnium dioxide with carbon black in a graphite crucible to 1900~2300 ℃ by hydrogen. Or made from methane, hydrogen and hafnium chloride vapor through heated tungsten wire. |
Use | 1. It can be used as an additive for cemented carbide and is widely used in the field of cutting tools and molds; 2. It is suitable for rocket nozzle materials and can be used for rockets. The nose cone part is used in the aerospace field, and can also be used in nozzles, high temperature resistant linings, arc or electrolysis electrodes; 3. Used for nuclear reactor control rods. (2015-12-21) |