NbVC2 is a refractory metal carbide compound combining niobium, vanadium, and carbon, belonging to the family of high-hardness ceramic composites used in extreme-condition applications. This material is primarily explored in research and specialized industrial contexts where exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability are required at elevated temperatures. NbVC2 offers potential advantages over single-carbide alternatives through its multi-component composition, which can provide improved fracture toughness and thermal shock resistance in cutting tool, wear-resistant coating, and high-temperature structural applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2437 | 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) | 0.08590 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4585 | eV/atom | — |