Barium carbide (BaC) is a ceramic compound belonging to the carbide family, characterized by strong ionic bonding between barium and carbon atoms. While primarily of research and academic interest, BaC and related carbides are investigated for high-hardness applications and as precursors in materials synthesis, particularly in powder metallurgy and ceramic processing routes. The material remains niche compared to established carbides like tungsten carbide or silicon carbide, making it relevant mainly to specialized applications requiring exploration of novel ceramic compositions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,718.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | -0.03000 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 516.3 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1665 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.261 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.198 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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