Mo4 C4

semiconductor

· Mo4 C4

Mo4C4 is a molybdenum carbide compound belonging to the refractory ceramic and hard material family, composed of molybdenum and carbon in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research and emerging industrial interest for applications requiring high hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance at elevated temperatures. Mo4C4 and related molybdenum carbides are being explored as alternatives to tungsten carbide in cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and catalytic applications, with particular promise in contexts where cost reduction or specific chemical environments favor molybdenum-based systems over traditional tungsten-cobalt composites.

refractory coatingscutting tool insertswear-resistant surfacescatalytic applicationshigh-temperature structural componentsresearch/development phase

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000500	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.03700	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.

Mo4 C4

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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