PtC
metal· JVASP-36368· PtC
Platinum carbide (PtC) is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining platinum metal with carbon, typically explored in research contexts for specialized high-performance applications. It belongs to the family of refractory metal carbides and is notable for combining platinum's chemical inertness and catalytic properties with carbide phase hardness and thermal stability. Industrial adoption remains limited; PtC appears primarily in catalysis research, extreme-environment coatings, and electrochemical device development where corrosion resistance and thermal durability are critical.
catalytic applicationscorrosion-resistant coatingshigh-temperature electrodesresearch materialsspecialized chemical processing
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 15.04 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 6.450 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.540 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.538 | 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.