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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	24,347.5	ksi	—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.3400	-	—
Shear Modulus(G)	10,921.3	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1540	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)	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.

CuC2

Mechanical Properties

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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