Aluminum carbide

Agent Name
Aluminum carbide
CAS Number
1299-86-1
Formula
C3-Al4
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Tetraaluminium tricarbide; [ChemIDplus] UN1394
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Yellow solid; [Merck Index] Yellow powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to reduce metal oxides and to make aluminum nitride and methane; [Merck Index] Also used as a catalyst, drying agent, and in metallurgy; [Hawley]
Comments
Decomposes in water producing flammable methane; [Merck Index] A strong reducing agent that reacts with water; [CAMEO] Liberates highly flammable gases on contact with water; A skin, mucous membrane, and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "CARBIDES."
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