HfThTc2 is a ternary ceramic compound combining hafnium, thorium, and titanium carbide phases, representing an advanced refractory ceramic in the transition metal carbide family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for extreme-temperature structural applications where thermal stability and mechanical performance must be maintained at temperatures beyond conventional superalloys and standard refractory ceramics. Engineers would consider this compound for aerospace, nuclear, or high-temperature energy applications where its multi-phase ceramic structure offers potential advantages in thermal shock resistance and creep performance compared to single-phase alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,189.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,053.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4610 | 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) | 0.03350 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2815 | eV/atom | — |