YbB₂C₂ is an experimental ytterbium boron carbide ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth borocarbide family, which has attracted research interest for high-temperature structural applications. While not yet in widespread industrial production, borocarbides are investigated for their potential in aerospace and nuclear environments due to their refractory nature and hardness; YbB₂C₂ specifically represents a rare-earth variant that may offer enhanced properties or unique chemical behavior compared to more common borocarbide compositions. Engineers typically encounter this material in advanced materials research rather than established supply chains, making it relevant for early-stage component development in extreme-environment applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25,352.6 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2200 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15,977.4 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2522 | lb/in³ | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3709 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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