Nb4 C3
semiconductor· Nb4 C3
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.
refractory coatingscutting tool insertshigh-temperature ceramicswear-resistant surfacesaerospace researchextreme environment applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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