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Molecular Structure:
Molecular Formula: CZr
Molecular Weight: 103.2347
IUPAC Name: Carbanide; Zirconium
Synonyms of Zirconium carbide (CAS NO.12070-14-3): EINECS 235-125-1 ; Zirconium carbide (ZrC)
CAS NO: 12070-14-3
Classification Code: Carbides ; Ceramics ; Metal and Ceramic Science
Melting point: 3540 ° C
Boiling Point: 5100°C
Density: 6.73 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Form: powder
Zirconium carbide (CAS NO.12070-14-3) is a kind of hardness of the high melting point materials and excellent high-temperature refractories. Used in solid propellant rocket motor as a raw material. For the production of alloy steel.Also the production of metallic zirconium and zirconium tetrachloride raw materials, as well as the future of fine ceramic materials.It is also used as an abrasive, in metal cladding, in cermets, incandescent filaments and cutting tools.
Ignites in cold fluoride; chlorine (at 250°C); bromine (at 300°C); iodine (at 400°C). See also ZIRCONIUM COMPOUNDS.Safety information of Zirconium carbide (CAS NO.12070-14-3):
Hazard Codes F,Xn
Risk Statements
11 Highly Flammable
20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
Safety Statements
16 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
27 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing
33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges
36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
RIDADR UN 3178 4.1/PG 3
WGK Germany 3
HazardClass 4.1
PackingGroup III
Zirconium carbide (ZrC) is an extremely hard refractory ceramic material, commercially used in tool bits for cutting tools. It is usually processed by sintering. It has the appearance of a gray metallic powder with cubic crystal structure. It is highly corrosion resistant.