PrC2

ceramic
· PrC2

PrC2 is a praseodymium dicarbide ceramic compound, a refractory carbide material belonging to the rare-earth carbide family. It is primarily of research and development interest for high-temperature structural applications where extreme thermal stability and hardness are required. The material is notable for its potential in aerospace, nuclear, and advanced manufacturing sectors where conventional ceramics reach performance limits, though commercial-scale applications remain limited compared to established carbides like WC or SiC.

High-temperature structural applicationsRefractory coatingsNuclear fuel cladding researchAerospace thermal protectionAdvanced cutting tool materialsRare-earth ceramic research

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
105.1
GPa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3500
-
Shear Modulus(G)
54.99
GPa
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Density(ρ)
5.578
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.4285
range 0.000–0.8570median of 2 measurements
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-8.513
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
-0.3047
eV/atom
-0.2520
eV/atom
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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.