Mn3C
metal· JVASP-154089· Mn3C
Mn₃C is an intermetallic manganese carbide compound that forms as a hard, brittle phase in steel and cast iron metallurgy. It appears naturally in manganese-containing ferrous alloys during solidification and heat treatment, where it precipitates as a secondary phase that influences hardness and wear resistance. Engineers encounter Mn₃C primarily as a microstructural constituent rather than a standalone engineering material; its presence is managed rather than exploited directly, though understanding its formation is critical for controlling the properties of tool steels, wear-resistant castings, and other manganese-alloyed systems.
tool steel microstructure controlcast iron wear resistancemanganese alloy designprecipitation hardeningabrasion-resistant applicationsmetallurgical research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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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
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.