CuCO3
ceramic· CuCO3
Copper carbonate (CuCO3) is an inorganic ceramic compound featuring copper bonded with a carbonate group, commonly occurring as a natural mineral (malachite, azurite) or synthesized for industrial use. It serves primarily as a pigment, catalyst precursor, and chemical intermediate in copper metallurgy, fungicide production, and decorative coatings, valued for its distinctive green color and reactivity. Engineers select it where copper-based catalysts, antimicrobial surfaces, or specific pigmentation are needed, though its thermal instability (decomposes at moderate temperatures to release CO₂) limits high-temperature structural applications compared to alternative ceramic oxides.
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Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 86.77 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 35.80 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | 3.534 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.7210 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 8.977 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1492 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -1.236 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.9343 | 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.