LuB2C2

ceramic

· JVASP-58262· LuB2C2

LuB2C2 is an advanced ceramic compound combining lutetium, boron, and carbon—a refractory borocarbide material belonging to the family of high-performance ceramics used in extreme environments. This is primarily a research and development material explored for applications requiring exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance at high temperatures; it represents the emerging class of rare-earth borocarbides being investigated as alternatives to conventional refractory ceramics and hard coatings in specialized industrial and aerospace contexts.

refractory coatingshigh-temperature ceramicscutting tool insertsaerospace componentsresearch materialswear-resistant surfaces

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2735	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.00380	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.4985	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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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.

LuB2C2 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

LuB2C2

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental