Fe23C6
metal· JVASP-122078· Fe23C6
Fe₂₃C₆ is an iron-carbon intermetallic compound that forms as a hard, brittle phase in high-carbon steels and cast irons, particularly in hypereutectic compositions and wear-resistant alloys. This carbide phase is primarily encountered in materials processing and metallurgical research rather than as a standalone engineering material, where it contributes to hardness and wear resistance but must be carefully managed to maintain toughness. Engineers encounter Fe₂₃C₆ in the microstructure of high-carbon tool steels, white cast irons, and specialized wear-resistant applications where its formation is either exploited for hardness or mitigated through heat treatment to balance performance.
white cast iron microstructurehigh-carbon tool steelswear-resistant surfacesmetallurgical analysishardness optimizationmicrostructural phase control
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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