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Vanadium carbide

Also known as Vanadium carbide (VC), Methane vanadium, methane, vanadium

Vanadium carbide chemical structure, CH4V, CAS 11130-21-5
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
11130-21-5
Formula
CH4V
Molar mass
66.99 g/mol
EC number
234-380-6
Physical form
Crystals
HS code
290110
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What is Vanadium carbide?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Vanadium carbide is a chemical substance with the molecular formula CH4V and a molar mass of 66.99 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 11130-21-5. The IUPAC name is methane, vanadium.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
methane, vanadium
CAS number
11130-21-5Other or deprecated CAS: 12070-10-9
EC numbers
234-380-6, 235-122-5
Molecular formula
CH4V
InChIKey
GORXZVFEOLUTMI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/CH4.V/h1H4;
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C.[V]

Synonyms

  • Vanadium carbide (VC)
  • Methane vanadium
  • methane, vanadium
  • Vanadium Carbide Nanoparticles

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Physical form
Crystalsexp.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
66.99 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
66.9753 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
0.63calc.
Topological polar surface area
0 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
0calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
2calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Components
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Warning
GHS07: Harmful or irritant
Harmful or irritant

Hazard statements

  • H302Harmful if swallowed.
  • H312Harmful in contact with skin.
  • H332Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary statements (13)
  • P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
  • P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
  • P301 + P317If swallowed: Get medical help.
  • P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
  • P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P317Get medical help.
  • P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P330Rinse mouth.
  • P362 + P364Take off contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Industrial uses: Intermediate.

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Vanadium carbide is traded under.

HS 2901.10Indicative HS code

Saturated

World exports in 2024
$8.47B
+23.9% vs 2023, imports $7.66B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. United States79.8%
  2. Canada10.1%
  3. Germany1.4%
Top importers
  1. China34.6%
  2. United States12.2%
  3. Sweden5.0%
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The HS code shown for Vanadium carbide is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Vanadium carbide, based on the data on this page

Is Vanadium carbide hazardous?

Vanadium carbide carries the GHS signal word "Warning". Main hazards: harmful if swallowed, harmful in contact with skin, harmful if inhaled. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

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