V3C2 is a vanadium carbide compound belonging to the refractory metal carbide family, characterized by extremely high hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily investigated in research and specialized industrial contexts for applications requiring exceptional wear resistance and high-temperature performance, where conventional carbides or tool steels are insufficient; it represents an emerging material in the refractory carbide space with potential advantages in extreme service environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2058 | 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) | 0.1387 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4126 | eV/atom | — |