Molybdenum carbide
- Product Name
- Molybdenum carbide
- CAS No.
- 12627-57-5
- Chemical Name
- Molybdenum carbide
- Synonyms
- Einecs 235-733-7;MOLYBDENUM CARBIDE
- CBNumber
- CB12130959
- Molecular Formula
- CH4Mo
- Formula Weight
- 111.98246
- MOL File
- 12627-57-5.mol
Molybdenum carbide Property
- Density
- 8.4 g/cm3
- CAS DataBase Reference
- 12627-57-5
Molybdenum carbide Chemical Properties,Usage,Production
Description
Molybdenum carbide belongs to the transition metal carbide, which is a family of interstitial compounds with metallic properties formed by carbon entering the crystal lattice of the transition metal.
Chemical Properties
Molybdenum carbide is a gray hexagonal crystal. It has the characteristics of high melting point and hardness, good thermal and mechanical stability and good corrosion resistance. The melting point is 2692°C. Insoluble in water and lye, slightly soluble in nitric acid, sulfuric acid and hydrofluoric acid.
Uses
Molybdenum carbide has a high initial catalytic activity in the benzene hydrogenation reaction. Although the catalyst gradually deactivates as the reaction progresses, its steady-state conversion frequency (TOF) is still comparable to that of noble metals Pt or Ru.