Chemical Property of zirconium carbide
Chemical Property:
- Melting Point:3532°C
- Boiling Point:5100℃ [STR93]
- Density:6.730
- Water Solubility.:soluble HF solutions which contain NO3? or peroxide [KIR84]
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98%,99%, *data from raw suppliers
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Physical properties
Gray metallic solid; cubic structure; very hard, hardness > 8.0 Mohs; density 6.73 g/cm3; melts at 3,532°C; insoluble in water; slightly soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid; soluble in hydrofluoric acid and oxidizing acids, such as nitric and perchloric acids; attacked by oxidizers.
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Uses
Zirconium carbide is a refractory material. It is used in making incandescent filaments, high temperature electrical conductors, and cutting tool components.
