AlW3C4 is a refractory metal carbide composite combining aluminum, tungsten, and carbon—a material class known for exceptional hardness and thermal stability at extreme temperatures. This compound sits within the family of transition metal carbides used in cutting tool inserts, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys fail. Engineers select carbide composites like this when demanding both mechanical toughness and resistance to thermal cycling, oxidation, or abrasive wear in harsh industrial environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4435 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3781 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1057 | eV/atom | — |