Y2C3

ceramic
· Y2C3

Y2C3 is a yttrium-based carbide ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth carbide family, characterized by high hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily investigated in research and advanced manufacturing contexts for extreme-environment applications, including cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural components where superior hardness and chemical inertness are critical. Engineers consider Y2C3 as an alternative to conventional carbides (WC, TiC) when demanding conditions require the thermal and chemical stability benefits of yttrium-based phases, though commercial availability and processing complexity typically limit it to specialized aerospace, defense, and tooling applications.

cutting tool insertswear-resistant coatingshigh-temperature ceramicsrefractory applicationsresearch/advanced compositesextreme environment protection

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
119.6
GPa—
↳
119.6
GPa—
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa—
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
0.5827
-—
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
Pa—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2783
-—
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
62.25
GPa—
↳
62.25
GPa—
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Density(ρ)
5.070
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
0.000
eV—
↳
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.03460
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.4236
eV/atom—
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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.