Compound | Thorium Dicarbide |
Formula | ThC2 |
Molecular Formula | C2Th |
Molecular Weight | 256.060 |
CAS RN | [12071-31-7] |
Properties | Yellow monoclinic crystals |
Solubility | Decomposed in H2O, with evolution of ethane [KIR83] |
Density, g/cm³ | 9 g/cm³ (20 °C) |
Melting Point, °C | 97°C |
Boiling Point, °C | ~5000°C |
Reactions | α to β transition at 1427°C, β to γ at 1497°C |