Specimens of uranium monocarbide of nearly theoretical density were prepared by are melting and casting. Physical property measurements of the unirradiated materials included hardness, density, electrical resistivity, thermal conductivity, linear expansion, modulus of elasticity, and compatibility with NaK and stainless steel. One group of specimens has been irradiated in the MTR to a burnup of 1400 Mwd/ton of uranium. Swelling was found to be in the range of 0.66 to 2.53%. Fission recoil from the surface of the specimens could account for the observed gas release.