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ZrC

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· ZrC

Zirconium carbide (ZrC) is a ceramic compound belonging to the refractory carbide family, characterized by extremely high melting point and hardness. It is used primarily in high-temperature structural applications, cutting tools, and wear-resistant coatings where conventional materials fail due to thermal or mechanical stress. Engineers select ZrC for environments exceeding 3000°C or demanding extreme hardness combined with chemical inertness, such as in aerospace thermal protection, nuclear reactor components, and industrial cutting implements.

refractory coatingshigh-temperature ceramicscutting tool insertsthermal protection systemswear-resistant componentsnuclear applications

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries	32,089.9	ksi	—
↳	32,542.1	ksi	—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.2100	-	—
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries	23,052.6	ksi	—
↳	23,884.8	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Thermal Conductivity(k)	17.91	BTU/(hr·ft·°F)	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2357	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries	0.6000	eV	—
↳	0.000	eV	—
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)	59.06 range 52.44–65.67median of 2 measurements	-	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)	-9.490	µV/K	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries	-1.019	eV/atom	—
↳	-0.9672	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.