AlC3

metal

· JVASP-79567· AlC3

AlC3 is an aluminum carbide compound representing a metal-ceramic composite in the aluminum-carbon system. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued in applications requiring thermal stability, wear resistance, and chemical inertness at elevated temperatures. AlC3 and related aluminum carbides are explored for refractory coatings, cutting tool applications, and high-temperature structural components where conventional aluminum alloys fall short; its ceramic nature provides hardness advantages over pure aluminum while maintaining lower density than many competing carbide systems.

refractory coatingscutting tool insertshigh-temperature compositeswear-resistant surfacesceramic matrix materialsresearch/advanced applications

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	3.123	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	2.754	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	2.646	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

AlC3

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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