W4C2 is a tungsten carbide composite semiconductor material, likely a tungsten-carbon phase compound used in research and specialized industrial applications where high hardness and electrical properties are needed simultaneously. This material family finds use in wear-resistant coatings, high-temperature electronics, and cutting tool applications where the combination of ceramic hardness and semiconducting behavior provides advantages over conventional carbides or pure metals. Engineers select tungsten carbide composites when extreme wear resistance, thermal stability, and electrical conductivity are all critical performance requirements that cannot be met by single-phase alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 342.5 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 168.3 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00350 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3850 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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