CdC₂ is a cadmium carbide ceramic compound belonging to the family of metal carbides, which are characterized by strong covalent bonding between metal and carbon atoms. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than widespread commercial use, as cadmium compounds are heavily restricted in many jurisdictions due to toxicity concerns; however, cadmium carbides have been investigated for applications requiring high hardness and thermal stability in non-toxic-exposure environments. The material's stiffness and density make it relevant to cutting tool research, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural applications where cadmium's toxicity can be managed or where alternative carbides are unsuitable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,516.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,612.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1653 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.814 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.9314 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.9260 | eV/atom | — |