BiC3

ceramic

· JVASP-124844· BiC3

BiC3 is a boron–iron carbide ceramic compound that combines the hardness and refractory properties typical of carbide ceramics with iron's density and toughness contributions. It is used primarily in high-wear applications requiring abrasion resistance and thermal stability, including cutting tool inserts, grinding media, and armor composites where the material's hardness offsets brittleness concerns inherent to ceramic systems.

cutting tool insertsgrinding media and abrasivesarmor and ballistic protectionwear-resistant coatingshigh-temperature structural applicationsindustrial abrasion resistance

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2599	lb/in³	—

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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)	3.306	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	3.304	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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.

BiC3

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental