YbC6 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

YbC6

ceramic

· JVASP-146297· YbC6

YbC6 is a rare-earth metal carbide ceramic compound belonging to the ytterbium carbide family, characterized by a hexacarbon stoichiometry that gives it unique crystal structure and thermal properties. This material is primarily of research and specialized high-temperature application interest, where its thermal stability, high melting point, and refractory characteristics make it valuable for extreme-environment components. YbC6 represents an emerging material within the broader class of rare-earth carbides being investigated for next-generation aerospace, nuclear, and ultra-high-temperature structural applications where conventional ceramics reach their operational limits.

refractory coatingshigh-temperature aerospace componentsnuclear fuel cladding researchextreme-environment structural ceramicsthermal protection systems

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	5.706	kg/m³	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)	0.000	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.1255	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.

YbC6

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental