Dy₂C is a dysprosium carbide ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth carbide family, formed through the combination of the lanthanide element dysprosium with carbon. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued in high-temperature applications and advanced ceramic systems where the unique properties of rare-earth carbides offer advantages over conventional refractory materials. Dy₂C and related rare-earth carbides are investigated for use in extreme-temperature environments, nuclear applications, and as components in composite ceramics, though commercial deployment remains limited compared to established carbides like tungsten carbide or silicon carbide.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,343.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,747.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3000 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.1060 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 0.3467 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3444 | eV/atom | — |