Ce₂WC₂ is a rare-earth transition metal carbide compound combining cerium with tungsten and carbon, belonging to the family of high-hardness ceramic metallic phases. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in extreme-environment applications where the combination of rare-earth and refractory elements offers hardness, thermal stability, and potential oxidation resistance. Engineers would consider this compound for specialized applications requiring materials that maintain properties at high temperatures or in corrosive environments, though industrial adoption remains limited and material characterization continues.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.646 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.3170 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3754 | eV/atom | — |