| Formula / Notation | C |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7440-44-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 12.01 |
| Melting Point | 3550.0 |
| Boiling Point | 4827.0 |
| Density | 2.27 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Appearance | Black powder (amorphous), transparent crystal (diamond), grey flakes (graphite) |
| Also Known As | C, carbon element |
| Category | Elements |
What is Carbon?
Carbon is a non-metal, atomic number 6, forming the basis of all known life. Allotropes include diamond, graphite, graphene, and fullerenes. Forms more compounds than any other element.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: Carbon
Other Names / Synonyms: C, carbon element
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 3550.0 |
| Boiling Point | 4827.0 |
| Density | 2.27 |
| Molecular Weight | 12.01 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Appearance | Black powder (amorphous), transparent crystal (diamond), grey flakes (graphite) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Carbon is a non-metal, atomic number 6, forming the basis of all known life. Allotropes include diamond, graphite, graphene, and fullerenes. Forms more compounds than any other element.
Coal fuel. Diamond cutting tools and jewellery. Graphite in pencils, lubricants, electrodes. Carbon fibre composites. Activated carbon filtration. Carbon black in tyres. Carbon-14 radiocarbon dating.
Graphite dust: respiratory irritant with prolonged exposure. Carbon monoxide (CO) from incomplete combustion: highly toxic (IDLH 1200 ppm). Diamond dust: abrasive hazard. Amorphous carbon: inhalation hazard.
The formula or notation for Carbon is: C