HfC3 is a hafnium carbide ceramic compound belonging to the refractory carbide family, characterized by extremely high melting points and hardness typical of transition metal carbides. This material is primarily explored in research and advanced applications requiring exceptional thermal stability and wear resistance, such as high-temperature structural components, cutting tools, and protective coatings where hafnium's superior oxidation resistance compared to other refractory carbides offers advantages in extreme environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.536 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 1.863 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.336 | eV/atom | — |