CuC2
metal· JVASP-138727· CuC2
CuC2 is a copper carbide intermetallic compound that combines copper's thermal and electrical conductivity with ceramic carbide hardness and wear resistance. While not widely commercialized as a bulk engineering material, copper carbides are of interest in research and specialized industrial contexts for wear-resistant coatings, cutting tool applications, and high-temperature composite reinforcement where copper's favorable properties can be leveraged alongside carbide phase strengthening.
wear-resistant coatingscutting tool insertscomposite reinforcementhigh-temperature applicationsresearch compound
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 167.9 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 75.30 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.263 | 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) | 1.095 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.093 | 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.