Hafnium(IV) carbide

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Hafnium(IV) carbide
Image:Hafnium carbide.jpg
Identifiers
CAS number [12069-85-1]
Properties
Molecular formula HfC
Molar mass 190.50 g/mol
Appearance black odorless powder
Density 12.2 g/cm3, solid
Melting point

>3890 °C

Solubility in water insoluble
Hazards
EU classification not listed
NFPA 704
2
2
1
 
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Hafnium carbide (HfC) is a chemical compound. It is the most refractory binary compound known, with a melting point over 3890 °C.[1][2]

The density is 12.2g/cm3 [3].

[edit] References

  1. ^ periodic.lanl.gov
  2. ^ mdatechnology.net
  3. ^ www.micronmetals.com