Aluminium carbide 
chemical formula: Al4C3 
Molecular weight: 143.96 
CAS：1299-86-1 
EINECS：215-076-2 
Melting point: 2100 ℃ 
Density: 2.36 g/cm ³ 
Appearance: Green gray crystalline powder

Preparation method: Heating aluminum and carbon together can yield Al4C3, which reacts slowly below 1000 ℃. 

Main purpose 

Methane preparation: Utilizing its characteristic of reacting with water to generate methane in the laboratory or industry as a portable methane generator. 

Metallurgical industry: used as a carbon source for the preparation of aluminum based alloys or metal reduction reactions. Production of precursor for aluminum nitride (AlN) through high-temperature reaction with nitrogen gas. 

Materials Science: Used for synthesizing aluminum carbide ceramics (high hardness, high temperature resistance). As a reinforcing phase in composite materials (such as carbon fiber/aluminum based composites). 

Chemical synthesis: used as a catalyst or reducing agent in certain organic reactions. 

Reinforcement material: Aluminum carbide can be used as an additive to enhance the strength of ternary aluminum based materials. 

Abrasive: Due to its high hardness, aluminum carbide can be used as an abrasive for high-speed cutting tools. 

Electronic materials: The unique structure of aluminum carbide makes it a potential material for cold electron emitters. 

Packaging and storage: This product is packaged in an inert gas filled plastic bag, sealed and stored in a dry and cool environment. It should not be exposed to air to prevent moisture from causing oxidation and aggregation, which may affect dispersion performance and usage effectiveness; The packaging quantity can be provided according to customer requirements and divided into smaller packages.