12069-89-5

Basic information

• Product Name: Molybdenum carbide
• Synonyms: Einecs 235-115-7;Molybdenum carbide (mo2C);Molybdenum carbide -325 mesh, 99.5%;Molybdenum carbide, 99.95% trace metals basis;Molybdenum carbide powder (Mo2C);MO2C 160;MO2C 300;MOLYBDENUM(II) CARBIDE
• CAS NO: 12069-89-5
• Molecular Formula: CMo2
• Molecular Weight: 203.89
• EINECS: 235-733-7
• Product Categories: Carbides;Ceramics;Metal and Ceramic Science;metal borides and carbides
• Mol File: 12069-89-5.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 2687°C
• Boiling Point: °Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• Appearance: White/Powder
• Density: 9,18 g/cm3
• Vapor Pressure: 205000mmHg at 25°C
• Water Solubility: Insoluble in water.
• CAS DataBase Reference: Molybdenum carbide(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Molybdenum carbide(12069-89-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Molybdenum carbide(12069-89-5)

Safety Data

• WGK Germany: 3
• TSCA: Yes
• Hazardous Substances Data: 12069-89-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Molybdenum carbide is a chemical compound with the formula Mo2C, characterized by its gray powder appearance and orthorhombic crystal structure. It is known for its high hardness, wear resistance, and semiconducting properties, making it a valuable material in various industrial applications.

Uses

1. Hard Metal Industry:
Molybdenum carbide is used in the production of solid molybdenum carbide grades of hard metal, which are essential in the manufacture of mixed crystals. Its high hardness and wear resistance contribute to the enhanced performance of these materials.
2. Coating Material:
Due to its wear-resistant properties, molybdenum carbide is also used as a coating material to protect surfaces from wear and tear, extending the lifespan of various components and tools.
3. Sputtering Target:
In its 99.5% purity form, molybdenum carbide is used as a sputtering target to produce wear-resistant films and semiconducting films, which are crucial in the electronics and semiconductor industries.
4. Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Process:
Molybdenum carbide can also be used in the CVD process to create thin, hard, and wear-resistant layers on various substrates, further expanding its applications in the manufacturing and electronics sectors.

Flammability and Explosibility

Nonflammable

InChI:InChI=1/CH4.2Mo/h1H4;;

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