Ta₂C is a tantalum carbide ceramic compound belonging to the refractory carbide family, known for exceptional hardness and thermal stability at extreme temperatures. This material is primarily investigated for high-temperature structural applications, wear-resistant coatings, and cutting tool inserts where conventional materials fail; it competes with tungsten carbide and titanium carbide in demanding industrial environments but remains largely in specialized/research applications due to processing complexity and cost considerations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 37,661.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 20,960.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02500 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6210 | eV/atom | — |