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Aluminium Carbide Powder

Aluminium Carbide Powder

Aluminium Carbide Powder
Product No NRE-11002
CAS No. 1299-86-1
Formula Al4C3
Density 2.93 g/cm3
APS <40µm (Can be Customized)
Purity 99.9%
Form Powder
Molecular Weight ‎143.9585 g/mol

 

Certificate Of Analysis
Al 74.9%
C 25.0%
Cr 0.02%
Ti 0.03%
O 0.02%
Sn 0.01%
B 0.01%


Aluminium Carbide Powder

Aluminum carbide (Al4C3) is a chemical compound of aluminum and carbon. It is a gray powder with a cubic crystal structure. While aluminum carbide itself does not have many practical applications, its derivative materials and compounds can find various uses in different fields. Some of these applications include:

Chemical Industries: Aluminum carbide can be used as a source of acetylene gas in the chemical industry. When aluminum carbide reacts with water or acids, it produces acetylene, which has several industrial applications, including in the production of various organic compounds and as a fuel.

Metallurgy: Aluminum carbide can be used as an additive in the production of metal alloys. It can help to improve the mechanical and physical properties of certain metals.

Ceramics: Some derivatives of aluminum carbide can be used in the production of ceramics. They can improve the mechanical and thermal properties of ceramics, making them more suitable for specific applications, such as in the manufacturing of cutting tools and abrasives.

Refractories: Aluminum carbide can be incorporated into refractory materials, which are used to withstand high temperatures in various industrial processes. The addition of aluminum carbide can enhance the properties of these materials, making them more durable and heat-resistant.

Abrasive Materials: Aluminum carbide-based materials can be used as abrasives due to their hardness and durability. They can be used in the production of cutting tools, grinding wheels, and sandpapers for various industrial and commercial applications.

Catalysts: Some modified forms of aluminum carbide can be utilized as catalysts in chemical reactions, facilitating the conversion of raw materials into desired products in industrial processes.

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