Tantalum sulfide Property

Melting point:

>1300°C

Density 

6.860

solubility 

insoluble in H2O

form 

black hexagonal crystals

color 

black hexagonal, hexane crystals, crystalline

Water Solubility 

insoluble H2O [HAW93]

Crystal Structure

CdI2 type

crystal system

Three sides

Space group

P3m1

Lattice constant

a/nm	b/nm	c/nm	α/o	β/o	γ/o	V/nm3
0.336	0.336	0.59	90	90	120	0.0577

EPA Substance Registry System

Tantalum sulfide (TaS2) (12143-72-5)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227Combustible liquid

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

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.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Tantalum sulfide Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Black powder or crystals. Insoluble in water.

Uses

Tantalum disulfide (TaS2) is used to make solid lubricants and special noncorrosive greases.

Uses

Solid lubricant.