CeC2
ceramic· CeC2
Cerium dicarbide (CeC2) is a rare-earth ceramic compound belonging to the family of lanthanide carbides, characterized by strong ionic-covalent bonding between cerium and carbon. This material is primarily investigated in research and advanced materials development for applications requiring high-temperature stability, chemical inertness, and thermal conductivity; it has seen limited industrial deployment but is of interest to materials scientists exploring alternatives to traditional refractory ceramics and nuclear fuel matrix materials.
refractory ceramicshigh-temperature materials researchnuclear fuel applicationsthermal barrier coatingsrare-earth compound developmentextreme environment materials
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 16,666.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,474.6 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | 0.2220 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 28.46 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01350 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.2633 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.2825 | 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.