| Identification |
| Name: | Chromium carbide(Cr3C2) |
| Synonyms: | Chromiumcarbide (Cr0.6C0.4); METCO 430NS; Trichromium dicarbide |
| CAS: | 12012-35-0 |
| EINECS: | 234-576-1 |
| Molecular Formula: | C2Cr3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 180.01 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/2C.3Cr/rC2Cr3/c3-1-5-2-4 |
| Molecular Structure: |
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| Properties |
| Transport: | UN3178 |
| Flash Point: | °C |
| Density: | 6.68 |
| Stability: | Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications. |
| Solubility: | Reacts |
| Appearance: | Odorless gray powder. |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| Flash Point: | °C |
| Storage Temperature: | Store under dry inert gas. Protect from humidity and water. Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. |
| Usage: | Used as a thermal spray material for protecting the underlying metal surface, and as an additive to corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant materials. It is used in coatings of bearings, seals, orifices, and valve seals, and as a fine-crystal phase in other sintered carbides. |
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