Thallium carbide (TlC) is a refractory ceramic compound belonging to the transition metal carbide family, characterized by high hardness and thermal stability at elevated temperatures. While primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than widespread commercial use, TlC is investigated for high-temperature applications and cutting tool materials where extreme thermal and chemical resistance are required; however, thallium's toxicity and the availability of alternative refractory carbides (such as tungsten carbide and titanium carbide) limit its practical adoption in most engineering sectors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3554 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 2.324 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 2.322 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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