Ta2VC2 is a refractory metal carbide composite belonging to the family of transition metal carbides, combining tantalum, vanadium, and carbon. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in extreme-temperature and wear-resistant applications where conventional superalloys become inadequate. The tantalum-vanadium carbide system is investigated for ultra-high-temperature structural components and cutting tool coatings due to the high melting points and hardness characteristic of refractory metal carbides, offering potential advantages over single-phase carbides in fracture toughness and thermal stability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4354 | 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) | 0.04700 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5686 | eV/atom | — |