TaTiC₂ is a ceramic composite material combining tantalum carbide and titanium carbide phases, belonging to the refractory carbide family used in extreme-temperature and wear-critical applications. This material is primarily encountered in research and specialized industrial contexts where exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance are required simultaneously—such as cutting tool inserts, armor ceramics, and high-temperature structural components where conventional tungsten carbide or single-phase ceramics reach their limits. The tantalum-titanium carbide combination offers a balance between the extreme hardness of refractory carbides and improved toughness compared to pure tantalum carbide, making it attractive for applications demanding both wear resistance and impact tolerance.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3520 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8334 | eV/atom | — |