Sc2 C2

semiconductor

· Sc2 C2

Sc₂C₂ is a scandium carbide ceramic compound belonging to the family of transition metal carbides, which are known for their exceptional hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily of research interest rather than widespread industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural components and wear-resistant coatings where the combination of light weight and mechanical robustness would be advantageous. Scandium carbides represent an emerging materials class for advanced aerospace and extreme-environment applications, though their current use is limited by synthesis complexity and cost compared to established alternatives like titanium carbides or tungsten carbides.

high-temperature ceramicswear-resistant coatingsaerospace structural researchextreme-environment applicationsadvanced refractory materials

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	21,230.3	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	7,473.4	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00825 range 0.00570–0.01080median of 2 measurements	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.02200 range -0.02400–-0.02000median of 2 measurements	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.

Sc2 C2

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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