Lu₂Al₆C₆ is an experimental ternary carbide ceramic compound combining lutetium, aluminum, and carbon in a 2:6:6 stoichiometry. This material belongs to the family of MAX-phase-related ceramics and refractory compounds, primarily investigated in research settings for high-temperature structural applications rather than established commercial production. The lutetium-aluminum-carbide system is of interest for advanced ceramics research due to the potential for high melting points, oxidation resistance, and refractory properties typical of rare-earth metal carbides, though practical engineering applications remain largely exploratory.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.09420 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4880 | eV/atom | — |