CdC
ceramic· JVASP-36110· CdC
Cadmium carbide (CdC) is a ceramic compound combining cadmium and carbon, belonging to the family of transition metal carbides. This material remains primarily of research and academic interest rather than established industrial production, as cadmium's toxicity severely limits practical applications and has led to regulatory restrictions in most developed economies. Researchers have investigated CdC in contexts such as semiconductor studies, refractory applications, and materials science, but its commercial viability is constrained by health and environmental concerns that make alternative carbides (tungsten carbide, titanium carbide) far more attractive for engineering use.
Materials research (laboratory scale)Semiconductor researchTheoretical studiesLegacy industrial applications (restricted)
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 79.80 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.5000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4.200 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.995 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 2.780 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 2.046 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 2.039 | 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.