HoWC2
metal· JVASP-120430· HoWC2
HoWC2 is a refractory metal carbide compound combining holmium and tungsten carbide, belonging to the family of rare-earth transition metal carbides. This material is primarily of research and development interest for high-temperature applications where extreme hardness and chemical stability are required, though it remains largely experimental compared to conventional tungsten carbide or cobalt-cemented carbide tools.
high-temperature refractory applicationswear-resistant coatingscutting tool researchextreme environment engineeringmaterials research and developmentspecialty ceramics and cermets
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4313 | 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) | 0.1230 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2777 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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