ReC — Properties & Data | MatWorld

ReC

ceramic

· JVASP-91935· ReC

ReC is a rhenium carbide ceramic compound belonging to the refractory carbide family, characterized by extremely high hardness and thermal stability. It is primarily investigated for high-temperature structural applications and wear-resistant coatings in aerospace and cutting tool industries, where its exceptional hardness and melting point make it an alternative to more conventional carbides like WC and TaC for extreme operating conditions.

refractory coatingshigh-temperature compositescutting tools and dieswear-resistant surfacesaerospace engine componentsresearch applications

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.5747	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.6222	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.5944	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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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.

ReC

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental