CuC

metal

· JVASP-138726· CuC

CuC is a copper carbide ceramic compound that combines a metallic element with carbon, forming a hard, refractory material in the carbide family. It is primarily investigated in materials research for wear-resistant coatings, cutting tools, and high-temperature applications where hardness and thermal stability are critical. This material is less common than competing carbides (such as tungsten carbide or titanium carbide) in established industrial production, but offers potential advantages in specific niche applications requiring copper's unique thermal or electrical properties combined with carbide hardening.

wear-resistant coatingscutting tool insertshigh-temperature componentsresearch phase materialsrefractory applicationsthermal management systems

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	5.483	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.6240	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.6877	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.6861	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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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.

CuC

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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