Zirconium Carbide Nanoparticles

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Catalog Number

ACM12070143

Chemical Name

CAS

12070-14-3

Category

Other Nanoparticles

Structure

Synonyms

ZrC Nanopowder

Molecular Weight

103.23

Molecular Formula

ZrC

Canonical SMILES

[Zr].C

InChI

InChI=1S/CH4.Zr/h1H4;

InChIKey

UGHSGZIDZZRZKT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Melting Point

2700 °C

Purity

99%, 99.5%, 99.9%, 99.95%, 99.99%, 99.999%

Density

True Density 6.7 g/cm³

Appearance

black

Application

Zirconium Carbide Nanoparticles serve as a versatile material noted for their exceptional properties and wide-ranging applications. As an extremely hard refractory ceramic, they are recognized for their cubic crystal structure and metallic gray appearance. These nanoparticles are integral in the development of cutting-edge materials due to their high melting point, impressive electrical and thermal conductivity, and robust chemical resistance. They find essential uses in high-temperature environments, such as coatings and claddings in nuclear reactors, owing to their low neutron absorption cross-section and stability under radiation. This makes them suitable for coating uranium and thorium dioxide particles in nuclear fuels, potentially replacing or augmenting silicon carbide in TRISO nuclear fuel. Beyond nuclear applications, zirconium carbide nanoparticles contribute to fields like aerospace, energy, and metallurgy. They enhance the properties of composite materials by serving as sintering additives, grain refining agents, and components in metal and ceramic matrices. Additionally, they are utilized in manufacturing nano-structured parts, insulating textiles, and functional fibers capable of absorbing and retaining heat, underscoring their role in advancing both industrial and technological innovations.

Average Particle Size

20 nm

Crystal Phase

Cubic

EC Number

235-125-1

GHS Pictogram

GHS02 Flame

Hazard Codes

F, Xn

Hazard Statements

H228-H302-H312-H332