Vanadium(IV) carbide
CAS Number12070-10-9
FormulaVC
Mol. Weight62.95 g/mol
Vanadium(IV) carbide
What is Vanadium(IV) carbide?
Vanadium(IV) carbide is a chemical compound with CAS number 12070-10-9 and molecular formula VC. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Vanadium Carbide has drawn research interest both as a potential component in anode materials for lithium ion batteries1, and in supercapacitors 2, as well as serving as a coating material3 and an additive in ceramic composites4. In addition, nitrogen doped vanadium carbide has been studied as a potential counter electrode catalyst in dye sensitized solar cells5.
Specifications
Linear Formula
VC
Molecular Weight
62.95 g/mol
Assay/Purity
99.9% trace metals basis
Density
5.77 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H302 + H312 + H332
Precautionary Statements
P280
Melting Point
2810 °C(lit.)
EC Number
235-122-5
WGK Germany
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