Nb₄C₃ is a niobium carbide ceramic compound belonging to the refractory carbide family, characterized by high hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for wear-resistant coatings, cutting tools, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional carbides may be insufficient; it represents an emerging alternative within the niobium carbide system that offers potential advantages in extreme environment performance compared to more commonly used titanium or tungsten carbides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 268.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 136.9 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01210 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4100 | eV/atom | — |