RuC (ruthenium carbide) is a ceramic compound belonging to the transition metal carbide family, known for its exceptional hardness and refractory properties. While primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, ruthenium carbide is explored for ultra-high-temperature applications and as a wear-resistant coating material where its combination of hardness and thermal stability offers advantages over more conventional carbides like tungsten carbide or titanium carbide. Its high cost and limited commercial availability restrict its use to niche applications where performance justifies the material expense.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 49,701.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15,006.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01250 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.6170 | eV/atom | — |