NbC3 is a niobium carbide compound belonging to the refractory ceramic family, characterized by extremely high hardness and thermal stability. It is investigated primarily in research and advanced materials contexts for applications requiring exceptional wear resistance and performance at elevated temperatures, particularly in cutting tools, coatings, and composite reinforcement where niobium carbides offer advantages over traditional tungsten carbide in specific thermal or chemical environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1700 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 2.178 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.906 | eV/atom | — |