Y2ReC2 is a rare-earth carbide ceramic compound combining yttrium and rhenium with carbon, belonging to the family of high-performance refractory carbides. This material is primarily of research and development interest, investigated for extreme-temperature structural applications where conventional ceramics fail, particularly in aerospace and nuclear contexts where its high elastic stiffness and refractory character offer potential advantages over traditional carbide systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 17,945.8 | ksi | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 17,945.8 | ksi | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.2915 | - | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | DFT · PBE | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2503 | - | DFT · PBE | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 10,749.7 | ksi | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 10,749.7 | ksi | DFT · PBE |
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