TaVC2 is a tantalum-vanadium carbide composite or intermetallic compound belonging to the family of refractory metal carbides. This material combines the hardness and wear resistance of carbide phases with the toughness contributions of tantalum and vanadium, making it of interest for high-temperature and abrasive-duty applications. While primarily explored in research and specialized industrial contexts, tantalum-vanadium carbides are investigated as candidates for cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional hardmetals reach their limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3754 | 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) | 0.05130 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5421 | eV/atom | — |