TaNbC2 is a refractory metal carbide compound combining tantalum, niobium, and carbon, belonging to the family of high-melting-point ceramics and cermets used in extreme-temperature applications. This material is primarily explored in research and specialized industrial contexts for applications requiring exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability—notably in cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys fail. The tantalum-niobium carbide system offers an alternative to purely tungsten-based or titanium carbide systems, with potential advantages in tailoring hardness and toughness balance through compositional control.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3924 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5982 | eV/atom | — |