Yb3C is a rare-earth carbide ceramic composed of ytterbium and carbon, belonging to the family of lanthanide carbides studied for high-temperature and advanced applications. This material remains largely in the research and development phase, with potential use in extreme-environment applications where its thermal stability and chemical resistance could provide advantages over conventional ceramics. Yb3C represents the broader class of rare-earth carbides being investigated for next-generation refractory coatings, nuclear fuel cladding, and high-temperature structural applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.53 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.7185 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5894 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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