Aluminum carbide overview
Aluminum is the most abundant metal element in the earth's crust. It is widely used in industry because of its light weight and good formability. However, aluminum and its alloys face development problems such as low strength, wear resistance, and poor high temperature performance. Aluminum carbide (Al4C3) is an ionic compound with a diamond-hexahedral structure, with high hardness, shear strength and melting point, and is an ideal second-phase strengthening material for aluminum-based materials.
What happens when aluminum carbide reacts with water?
Aluminum carbide (Al4C3) reacts with water to form methane (CH4). The chemical reaction can be written as Al4C3+12H2O→4Al(OH)3+3CH4. In case of water, it decomposes to form methane, and it is stored in a dry and cool place. It is insoluble in acetone and decomposed by dilute acid. It is made by heating pure aluminium powder with pure carbon. At present, the preparation methods of aluminum carbide mainly include metal direct carbonization method, carbothermal reduction method, sol-gel method, microwave synthesis method, high-energy mechanical ball milling method, etc.
Aluminum carbide Al4C3 powder application
Aluminum carbide Al4C3 powder is used in metallurgy, catalysts and methane production. Additionally, typical applications for aluminum carbide include:
1. Aluminum carbide particles finely dispersed in an aluminum matrix can reduce the creep tendency of the material, especially when used in combination with silicon carbide particles.
2. Aluminum-aluminum carbide composites can be made by mechanical alloying, grinding together aluminum powder and graphite particles.
3. Aluminum carbide can be used as abrasive for high-speed cutting tools, and its hardness is almost the same as topaz.
4. Aluminum carbide is also used in fireworks, for example, to achieve the effect of fireflies.
Aluminum carbide Al4C3 powder price
The price of aluminum carbide Al4C3 powder will vary randomly with the production cost, transportation cost, international situation and the market supply and demand of aluminum carbide Al4C3 powder. Tanki New Materials Co.,Ltd aims to help various industries and chemical wholesalers find high-quality, low-cost nanomaterials and chemicals by providing a full range of customized services. If you are looking for aluminum carbide Al4C3 powder, please feel free to send an inquiry for the latest information.
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Technical Parameter of Aluminum Carbide Al4C3 Powder : | |||||||
Code | Chemical Composition | ||||||
Content | ≤ | ||||||
Al | C | Si | P | S | Fe | Mg | |
Al4C3 | 79-81 | 19-21 | 0.2 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
Particle Size | -60-325 mesh or as customers' requirment |
Aluminum Carbide Properties | |
Other Names | aluminum carbide, Al4C3 powder, cas 1299-86-1 |
CAS No. | 1299-86-1 |
Compound Formula | Al4C3 |
Molecular Weight | 143.96 |
Appearance | Gray Black Powder |
Melting Point | 2200 °C |
Boiling Point | 1400 °C |
Density | 2.36 g/cm3 |
Solubility in H2O | Decomposes |
Specific Heat | 116.8 J/mol·K |
Exact Mass | 143.926154 |
Aluminum Carbide Health & Safety Information | |
Signal Word | Danger |
Hazard Statements | H261-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Codes | F, Xi |
Risk Codes | 15-36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-43 |
Transport Information | N/A |
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