| M Formula: | Al4C3 |
| Properties: | |
| Yellow crystals or powder. D 2.36, stable to 1400C. Decomposes in water with liberation of methane. | |
| Derivation: | |
| By heating aluminum oxide and coke in an electric furnace. | |
| Grade: | |
| Technical. | |
| Hazard: | |
| Dangerous fire risk in contact with moisture. | |
| Use: | |
| Generating methane, catalyst, metallurgy, drying agent, reducing agent. | |