Mo8C4 is a molybdenum carbide ceramic compound belonging to the refractory carbide family, known for exceptional hardness and high-temperature stability. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for wear-resistant coatings, cutting tool applications, and high-temperature structural components where conventional steel or tungsten carbide alternatives reach performance limits. Engineers consider molybdenum carbides when demanding applications require resistance to thermal shock, chemical corrosion, and mechanical wear in extreme environments, though commercial availability and processing complexity remain considerations versus more established alternatives like WC or TiC.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 293.9 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 147.8 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00380 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1500 | eV/atom | — |