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Data Sheet
Zirconium Carbide

TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANAYSIS
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 1.5-3.0 μ

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 SDS for more information.


PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Zirconium Carbide


SHIPPING INFORMATION: UN# N/A, Class N/A


PRODUCT INFORMATION
Zirconium Carbide

CAS Number 12070-14-3
RTEC Number N/A
Melting point ~3420 ° C
Specific Gravity 6.73
Molecular Wt. 102.23
Molecular Formula ZrC

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