Niobium carbide, 99+% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Niobium carbide is used in tool bits for cutting tools.  Zirconium carbide and niobium carbide can be used as refractory coatings in nuclear reactors. It is used to produce arc-welding rods and in corrosion-resistant steel. 

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 12069-94-2
• Molecular Formula: CNb
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 104.92
• MDL Number: MFCD00016237
• InChI Key: AADPBXLVMHIYCT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: niobium carbide nbc, methane-niobium 1:1, methane niobium, niobium carbide trace metals basis 25g
• PubChem CID: 159431
• IUPAC Name: methane;niobium
• SMILES: [C-]#[Nb+]

• Melting Point: 3500°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 25 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99+% (metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 104.91
• Odor: Odorless
• Appearance: Gray powder
• Density: 7.6 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Niobium carbide

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