AlCr₂C is a metal carbide compound combining aluminum with chromium carbide, belonging to the family of hard ceramic-metal composites. It is primarily investigated for wear-resistant coatings and high-hardness applications where both strength and thermal stability are required. This material is notable in research and advanced manufacturing contexts for its potential to provide superior hardness compared to conventional steel or aluminum alloys, making it of interest for specialized industrial applications requiring enhanced surface protection.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27,384.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 19,401.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1925 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 7.887 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1986 | eV/atom | — |