ZnC is a zinc carbide ceramic compound belonging to the carbide family of advanced ceramics. It is primarily of interest in research and specialized industrial applications where its chemical stability and refractory properties offer potential advantages in high-temperature or corrosive environments. While less common than established carbides like SiC or WC, zinc carbide is investigated for applications requiring zinc's specific chemical interactions combined with carbide hardness and thermal resistance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2105 | 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) | 1.595 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.593 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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