VCrC

metal
· JVASP-147037· VCrC

VCrC is a vanadium chromium carbide ceramic composite, a hard refractory material belonging to the family of transition metal carbides. These materials are valued for their exceptional hardness and thermal stability, making them candidates for cutting tool coatings, wear-resistant surfaces, and high-temperature applications where conventional steel tools fail. VCrC is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, particularly in tool development and advanced coating systems where superior wear resistance and elevated-temperature performance justify the material's cost and manufacturing complexity.

cutting tool coatingswear-resistant surfaceshigh-temperature applicationstool insertsPVD/CVD coatingsabrasive machining

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.2227
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.04250
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.3494
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.