CaB₂C₂ is a ceramic compound belonging to the borocarbide family, combining calcium, boron, and carbon in a hard ceramic matrix. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in wear-resistant coatings, refractory systems, and advanced structural ceramics where high hardness and thermal stability are beneficial. Its notable characteristics within the borocarbide family make it a candidate for specialized applications in extreme environments, though further development and process optimization would be needed for broader commercial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24,795.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 16,706.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.09545 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -209.8 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1625 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2834 | eV/atom | — |