B3C is a boron carbide ceramic compound known for exceptional hardness and wear resistance, belonging to the family of advanced ceramic materials used in extreme-environment applications. It is primarily employed in abrasive applications, armor systems, and high-temperature components where conventional materials fail, valued for its combination of hardness, chemical stability, and relatively low density compared to competing ceramic systems. Engineers select B3C when superior wear performance and material longevity are critical economic or safety drivers, particularly in applications where material replacement cost or downtime is prohibitive.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 185.1 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 102.2 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.216 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.5953 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5101 | eV/atom | — |