Aluminium carbide, powder, ~325 mesh, 95%

Name: Aluminium carbide, powder, ~325 mesh, 95%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-018451

About Aluminium carbide, powder, ~325 mesh, 95%

Listed under CAS 1299-86-1, Aluminium carbide, powder, ~325 mesh is an advanced ceramic material available from Vaqora Chemicals, specified at 95% purity. The compound has the formula C3Al4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 143.96 g/mol. The IUPAC name is alumanylidynemethyl(alumanylidynemethylalumanylidenemethylidene)alumane. Common synonyms include Aluminum carbide (Al4C3) and Tetraaluminium tricarbide.

It is supplied as a grey to brown powder. Reported physical data include a density of 2.36 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span advanced ceramics, wear-resistant coatings, high-temperature applications and catalysis. It is used across academic and industrial research and metallurgy and mining.

We offer Aluminium carbide, powder, ~325 mesh in 10 g, 25 g and 100 g packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Advanced ceramics
Wear-resistant coatings
High-temperature applications
Catalysis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Aluminium carbide, powder, ~325 mesh, 95%
Catalogue No.	VQ-018451
CAS Number	1299-86-1
IUPAC name	alumanylidynemethyl(alumanylidynemethylalumanylidenemethylidene)alumane
Molecular formula	C₃Al₄
Molecular weight	143.96 g/mol
Exact mass	143.9262
Purity / assay	95%
HSN code	28499090
InChIKey	CAVCGVPGBKGDTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(#[Al])[Al]=C=[Al]C#[Al]
PubChem CID	16685054

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Grey to brown powder
Density	2.36 g/mL at 25 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
UN number	UN 1394
Synonyms	Aluminum carbide (Al4C3), Tetraaluminium tricarbide, Al4C3 Aluminium carbide (H?gan?s), Aluminum carbide, powder, ~325 mesh, 95%, Aluminum carbide [UN1394] [Dangerous when wet]

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H261In contact with water releases flammable gas
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P231 + P232, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P402 + P404, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Aluminium carbide, powder, ~325 mesh, 95%?

The CAS Registry Number of Aluminium carbide, powder, ~325 mesh, 95% is 1299-86-1. It is also known as Aluminum carbide (Al4C3), Tetraaluminium tricarbide, Al4C3 Aluminium carbide (H?gan?s).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Aluminium carbide, powder, ~325 mesh, 95%?

Aluminium carbide, powder, ~325 mesh, 95% has the molecular formula C3Al4 and a molecular weight of 143.96 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is alumanylidynemethyl(alumanylidynemethylalumanylidenemethylidene)alumane.

Which grade and pack sizes of Aluminium carbide, powder, ~325 mesh, 95% can I order?

We supply Aluminium carbide, powder, ~325 mesh, 95% in (95%) grade, in 10 g, 25 g, 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Aluminium carbide, powder, ~325 mesh, 95%?

Yes. Every lot of Aluminium carbide, powder, ~325 mesh, 95% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Aluminium carbide, powder, ~325 mesh, 95% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Aluminium carbide, powder, ~325 mesh, 95% is classified as hazardous (UN 1394), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.