LuNi₂B₂C is a ternary borocarbide intermetallic compound combining lutetium, nickel, boron, and carbon in a layered crystal structure. This material belongs to the rare-earth borocarbide family, which has attracted research interest for its potential superconducting and hardening properties at specific compositions and temperatures. Industrial deployment remains limited; the material is primarily investigated in academic and materials science research settings for understanding superconductivity mechanisms, high-temperature structural applications, and wear-resistant coatings, though manufacturing complexity and cost limit widespread adoption compared to conventional engineering alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 192.4 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 81.91 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.523 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -28.16 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5594 | eV/atom | — |