Nickel carbide (NiC) is a ceramic intermetallic compound combining nickel with carbon, belonging to the family of transition metal carbides. It is investigated primarily in research and advanced manufacturing contexts for applications requiring hardness and wear resistance at elevated temperatures. Industrial adoption remains limited compared to established carbides like WC or TiC, but NiC shows promise in catalytic applications, hard coatings, and composite reinforcement where its unique thermal and chemical properties offer advantages over more conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2499 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -16.04 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.053 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.051 | eV/atom | — |