Aluminum nitride

Agent Name
Aluminum nitride
CAS Number
24304-00-5
Formula
Al-N
Major Category
Metals
Aluminum nitride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Aluminium nitride; [ChemIDplus] UN3131
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Colorless translucent solid; [Merck Index] Pale grey or green-grey powder; Odor of ammonia in moist air; Decomposes in water; [Materion Advanced Chemicals MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in semiconductor electronics, steel production, electrical engines, naval radio and defense systems, railway transport systems, telecommunications, satellites, and emission control systems; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes lung changes and liver weight changes in acute intratracheal studies of rats; [RTECS] Decomposed by water forming ammonia and aluminum hydroxide; May cause irritation and possibly burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Materion Advanced Chemicals MSDS] See "NITRIDES."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Water-reactive solid, corrosive, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: