HfNbC2 is a refractory metal carbide compound combining hafnium, niobium, and carbon, belonging to the family of ultra-high-temperature ceramics and hard materials. This is a research-grade material being investigated for extreme-environment applications where conventional refractory metals and carbides reach their limits, offering potential advantages in thermal stability and hardness compared to binary carbide alternatives. The material remains primarily experimental rather than established in high-volume production, with development focused on aerospace, nuclear, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.25 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8213 | eV/atom | — |