HfZrC2
metal· JVASP-101716· HfZrC2
HfZrC2 is a hafnium-zirconium carbide ceramic compound belonging to the refractory carbide family, designed for extreme-temperature structural applications. This material is primarily investigated in aerospace and defense research contexts for ultra-high-temperature components, where its high melting point and chemical stability are critical. It represents an advanced alternative to traditional refractory ceramics and tungsten-based materials, offering potential weight and performance advantages in hypersonic vehicles, rocket nozzles, and thermal protection systems, though industrial adoption remains limited and largely experimental.
hypersonic vehicle componentsrocket engine nozzlesthermal protection systemsrefractory crucibleshigh-temperature aerospace research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3438 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.016 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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