Description

Barium Carbide, [14C] is a carbon-14 labeled inorganic compound, identified by CAS NO 62449-76-7. This isotopically labeled material is critical for advanced research and development, enabling precise tracking and quantification in complex chemical and physical studies. It is primarily utilized by scientists and engineers in the fields of materials science, catalysis research, and tracer studies, where understanding reaction pathways and material behavior at a molecular level is essential.

Application

• Tracer Studies in Materials Science: Acts as a radioactive tracer to investigate diffusion mechanisms, phase transformations, and sintering processes in ceramic and inorganic material systems.
• Catalysis Research: Used to label catalyst precursors or supports to study active site formation, catalyst deactivation mechanisms, and reaction intermediates in heterogeneous catalysis.
• Metallurgical Process Analysis: Employed in tracing the behavior of carbon during high-temperature processes like steelmaking or alloy formation.
• Environmental Fate Studies: Applied in controlled laboratory experiments to model the environmental mobility and sequestration of barium and carbon species.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Serves as a key reagent for fundamental research in inorganic and solid-state chemistry at universities and corporate R&D centers.
• Reference Standard: Can be used in the development and calibration of analytical methods for detecting and quantifying specific inorganic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Carbide, [14C]
CAS No.	62449-76-7
Molecular Formula	BaC2 (with 14C)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Barium Acetylide-14C; Barium Dicarbide-14C; Carbon-14 Labeled Barium Carbide; [14C]Barium Carbide; Radioactive Barium Carbide; Barium Ethynide-14C; Tracer Barium Carbide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Barium Carbide, [14C] is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure radiochemical purity, specific activity, and chemical integrity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific activity, radiochemical purity, and analytical methods are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a designated, secure area appropriate for radioactive materials, following all local and international regulations for the handling and storage of carbon-14 labeled compounds. Maintain at controlled room temperature (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Grayish-black solid or lump
Specific Activity	Customizable (mCi/mmol or GBq/mmol)
Radiochemical Purity (RCP)	≥ 95% (by HPLC or TLC)
Chemical Purity (BaC2)	≥ 90%
Carrier	Specified upon request
Solubility	Reacts with water, decomposes in acid

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.