YTTRIUM CARBIDE Property

Melting point:

~2400℃ [LID94]

Density 

4.130

form 

refractory solid

color 

refractory solid

EPA Substance Registry System

Yttrium carbide (YC2) (12071-35-1)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290May be corrosive to metals

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements

P234Keep only in original container.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P390Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

P405Store locked up.

P406Store in corrosive resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner.

YTTRIUM CARBIDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

yellow; 12mm pieces and smaller of 99.5% purity [CER91] [CRC10]