Yb₂Cr₂C₃ is a rare-earth transition-metal carbide compound, part of the MAX phase and carbide ceramic family that combines metallic and ceramic characteristics. This is primarily a research material investigated for high-temperature structural applications, refractory systems, and materials exhibiting unusual damage tolerance and thermal properties compared to conventional ceramics. The ytterbium and chromium carbide composition makes it of particular interest for aerospace and extreme-environment applications where thermal stability and fracture resistance are critical, though industrial adoption remains limited and the material is not yet commercialized at scale.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01650 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2910 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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