Tm₂C is a refractory ceramic carbide compound composed of thulium and carbon, belonging to the rare-earth carbide family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, valued for its potential in ultra-high-temperature applications and advanced ceramic composites where thermal stability and hardness are critical. Its rare-earth composition positions it as an exploratory material for next-generation aerospace and high-energy applications, though practical deployment remains limited compared to conventional carbides like tungsten carbide or silicon carbide.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.102 | kg/m³ | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4199 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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