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Iron Carbide

CAS #: 12011-67-5

Linear Formula:

Fe₃C

MDL Number

N/A

EC No.:

234-566-7

Chemical Structure

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Iron Carbide Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula	CFe₃
Molecular Weight	179.55
Appearance	Dark gray granules or powder
Melting Point	~3140 °C
Boiling Point	4820 °C
Density	4.93 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Solubility in H2O	N/A
Exact Mass	N/A
Monoisotopic Mass	N/A
Charge	N/A

Iron Carbide Health & Safety Information

Signal Word	N/A
Hazard Statements	N/A
Hazard Codes	N/A
Risk Codes	N/A
Safety Statements	N/A
Transport Information	N/A

About Iron Carbide

Iron Carbide is available in numerous forms and custom shapes including Ingot, foil, rod, plate and sputtering target. High purity forms also include Carbide powder, submicron powder and nanoscale, single crystal or polycrystalline forms. Iron Carbide is generally immediately available in most volumes. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Synonyms

Triiron carbide; Cementite; Triiron monocarbide; epsilon iron carbide; ε-Iron carbide, FeC, Fe-C, fe-c-0.25m-gr.1t3mm; 434336-76-2

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula	Fe₃C
Pubchem CID	165960
MDL Number	N/A
EC No.	234-566-7
IUPAC Name	N/A
Beilstein/Reaxys No.	N/A
SMILES	N/A
InchI Identifier	N/A
InchI Key	N/A
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

See more Iron products. Iron (atomic symbol: Fe, atomic number: 26) is a Block D, Group 8, Period 4 element with an atomic weight of 55.845. The number of electrons in each of Iron's shells is 2, 8, 14, 2 and its electron configuration is [Ar] 3d⁶ 4s². The iron atom has a radius of 126 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 194 pm. Iron was discovered by humans before 5000 BC. In its elemental form, iron has a lustrous grayish metallic appearance. Iron is the fourth most common element in the Earth's crust and the most common element by mass forming the earth as a whole. Iron is rarely found as a free element, since it tends to oxidize easily; it is usually found in minerals such as magnetite, hematite, goethite, limonite, or siderite. Though pure iron is typically soft, the addition of carbon creates the alloy known as steel, which is significantly stronger.