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Rev. 4-15-2007   Printable Version
MSDS Sheet



ZIRCONIUM CARBIDE

    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code:   26-2500
Zirconium (Zr plus Hf):   87.4-88.5%
Hafnium:   2.0% Max.
Carbon:   10.8-11.9%
Free Carbon:   1.5% Max.
Iron:   0.05% Max.
Oxygen:   0.6% Max.
Nitrogen:   0.8% Max.
Volatile Matter:   0.1% Max.
Apparent Density g/ml:   1.46-1.83
Average Particle Diameter:   1.5-3.0μ
     
     
     
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  MIL-Z-82674
 
PACKAGING:   50 lb. Metal Pails
 
USES:   Zirconium carbide is used for pyrotechnic compositions.
 
HANDLING:   Avoid breathing dust. Avoid getting in eyes or on skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and incompatible materials. Reseal containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages. Since no exposure limit has been established by OSHA and ACGIH, we recommend that our product be treated as a nuisance dust 15mg/m3. See MSDS for additional information.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Zirconium Carbide
& SHIPPING INFORMATION:   UN# N/A, Class N/A
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Zirconium Carbide
 
CAS Number
RTECS Number
Melting point
 

12070-14-3
N/A
~3420 °C
 

Specific Gravity
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
 

6.73
102.23
ZrC
 
 

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