Lanthanum dicarbide (LaC₂) is a refractory ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth carbide family, characterized by high hardness and thermal stability. It appears primarily in research and specialized high-temperature applications where extreme wear resistance and chemical inertness are required, such as cutting tools, wear components, and high-temperature structural applications. LaC₂ is less common in mainstream engineering than other carbides (like tungsten carbide) but offers unique advantages in niche applications demanding rare-earth properties, particularly where oxidation resistance or specific thermal characteristics provide performance advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 100.2 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 50.83 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.289 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -8.320 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.2819 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.3192 | eV/atom | — |