LuC2
ceramic· LuC2
LuC₂ is a refractory ceramic compound consisting of lutetium and carbon, belonging to the family of rare-earth carbides. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume production, valued for its extreme hardness and high melting point characteristic of carbide ceramics. LuC₂ appears in materials science literature as a candidate for ultra-high-temperature applications, wear-resistant coatings, and specialized cutting tool research, though practical industrial adoption remains limited compared to more common refractory carbides like tungsten carbide or silicon carbide.
ultra-high-temperature ceramicsrefractory coatingswear-resistant compoundscutting tool researchrare-earth materials developmentaerospace thermal protection (experimental)
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3122 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -8.283 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.2767 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.3423 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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