TmWC2 is a refractory metal carbide compound combining thulium with tungsten carbide, belonging to the family of high-melting-point transition metal carbides. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for extreme-environment applications where exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance are required. It represents exploration within the refractory carbide space for potential use in cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional cemented carbides reach their performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4436 | 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) | 0.1053 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2964 | eV/atom | — |