Y2 Cr2 C3
semiconductor· Y2 Cr2 C3
Y2Cr2C3 is a rare-earth chromium carbide ceramic compound that combines yttrium and chromium carbide phases, belonging to the family of high-hardness refractory carbides. This material is primarily explored in research contexts as a potential reinforcement phase or wear-resistant component, leveraging the hardness of carbide ceramics with the toughening potential offered by rare-earth dopants. Industrial adoption remains limited compared to established alternatives like WC-Co or Cr3C2, but Y2Cr2C3 is of interest for applications demanding extreme hardness at elevated temperatures or superior oxidation resistance in specialized cutting, grinding, or structural applications.
wear-resistant coatingsrefractory ceramicscutting tool insertshigh-temperature structural applicationsresearch/advanced composites
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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