Mo4C4 is a molybdenum carbide compound belonging to the refractory ceramic and hard material family, composed of molybdenum and carbon in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research and emerging industrial interest for applications requiring high hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance at elevated temperatures. Mo4C4 and related molybdenum carbides are being explored as alternatives to tungsten carbide in cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and catalytic applications, with particular promise in contexts where cost reduction or specific chemical environments favor molybdenum-based systems over traditional tungsten-cobalt composites.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000500 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.03700 | eV/atom | — |