GeC2 is a germanium carbide ceramic compound belonging to the refractory carbide family, offering potential for high-temperature structural applications where thermal stability and mechanical rigidity are required. This material remains primarily in the research and development phase rather than established commercial production; it is being investigated for applications demanding superior hardness and thermal properties in extreme environments where traditional carbides may be inadequate. GeC2 represents an emerging alternative within advanced ceramics for next-generation aerospace, power generation, and high-temperature tooling systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,534.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,969.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1667 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.6939 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.6918 | eV/atom | — |