Cr12 C8
semiconductor· Cr12 C8
Cr12C8 is a chromium-carbide ceramic compound belonging to the family of hard ceramic materials used in wear-resistant and high-temperature applications. This material is typically employed in industrial tooling, wear surfaces, and abrasive environments where hardness and thermal stability are critical performance requirements. Engineers select chromium-carbide composites like Cr12C8 over monolithic ceramics or metal alloys when extreme wear resistance, chemical inertness, and cost-effectiveness in high-volume manufacturing must be balanced against brittleness constraints.
wear-resistant coatingscutting tool insertssliding contact surfacesindustrial abrasion protectionhigh-temperature thermal barriersceramic composite reinforcement
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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.