Nb1 C1
semiconductor· Nb1 C1
NbC (niobium carbide) is a refractory ceramic compound belonging to the transition metal carbide family, characterized by extremely high melting points and hardness. It is primarily used in cutting tool inserts, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional materials fail; engineers select it over other carbides when exceptional hardness combined with thermal stability and chemical inertness is required, though its brittleness and cost limit it to demanding specialty applications rather than commodity use.
cutting tool insertswear-resistant coatingshigh-temperature ceramicsrefractory applicationsmetal matrix composites
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — median of 2 measurements | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — median of 2 measurements | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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.