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Aluminum carbide (Al4C3)

Description:
Aluminum carbide (Al4C3) is an inorganic compound characterized by its formation of aluminum and carbon. It typically appears as a gray or black solid and is known for its high melting point and hardness. Aluminum carbide is primarily used in the production of aluminum metal and as a precursor for various aluminum-based materials. It reacts with water to produce methane gas and aluminum hydroxide, making it a significant compound in certain chemical reactions. The compound exhibits semiconductor properties and can be utilized in the production of advanced ceramics and composites. Additionally, aluminum carbide can serve as a source of carbon in metallurgical processes. It is important to handle this substance with care, as it can be reactive, particularly in the presence of moisture. Overall, aluminum carbide is notable for its unique properties and applications in materials science and industrial chemistry.
Formula:C3Al4
InChI:InChI=1/3C.4Al/q3*-4;4*+3
SMILES:[CH4-4].[CH4-4].[CH4-4].[AlH3].[AlH3].[AlH3].[AlH3]
Synonyms:
  • Ali 03Pb
  • Aluminium Carbide
  • Aluminum carbide (Al4C3)
  • Aluminum carbide (Al<sub>4</sub>C<sub>3</sub>)
  • Aluminum carbide (AlC<sub>0.75</sub>)
  • Aluminumcarbidemeshbrownpowder
  • Tetraaluminium Tricarbide
  • Tetraaluminiumtricarbid
  • Tetraaluminum Carbon(-4) Anion
  • Tetraaluminum tricarbide
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Found 3 products.
  • Aluminum carbide, 99+% (metals basis)
    Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific
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    Aluminum carbide, 99+% (metals basis)

    CAS:
    <p>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 origina</p>
    Formula:C3Al4
    Purity:99+%
    Molecular weight:143.96

    Ref: 02-014038

    50g
    301.00€
    250g
    1,158.00€
  • Aluminum carbide, 98%
    Strem
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    Aluminum carbide, 98%

    CAS:
    <p>Aluminum carbide, 98%</p>
    Formula:Al4C3
    Purity:98%
    Color and Shape:-325 mesh brown pwdr.
    Molecular weight:143.96

    Ref: 08-93-1386

    25g
    291.00€
    100g
    846.00€
  • Aluminium carbide, 98%
    Glentham
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    Aluminium carbide, 98%

    CAS:
    Formula:Al4C3
    Molecular weight:143.96

    Ref: 7W-GX0222

    50g
    696.00€
    250g
    1,903.00€