CaTaTc is a calcium tantalum carbide ceramic compound, likely a refractory or hard ceramic material based on its heavy metallic constituents. This material belongs to the family of transition metal carbides and mixed-metal ceramics, which are valued for extreme hardness and thermal stability in demanding environments. Industrial applications typically include cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, high-temperature structural components, and specialized refractory applications where conventional ceramics fail; the tantalum and carbide phases provide excellent resistance to thermal shock and chemical attack compared to alumina or silicate-based alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2939 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -44.47 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.261 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.9233 | eV/atom | — |