Zr4 In2 C2
semiconductor· Zr4 In2 C2
Zr₄In₂C₂ is a ternary carbide compound belonging to the family of transition metal carbides, combining zirconium, indium, and carbon in a layered or complex crystal structure. This material remains largely in the research phase, investigated primarily for its potential as a high-temperature ceramic or functional compound, with interest driven by the refractory properties of zirconium carbides and the electronic properties that indium incorporation may impart. The material family is relevant to advanced ceramics and electronic applications where extreme temperature resistance, hardness, or novel semiconducting behavior is targeted, though practical industrial adoption is limited and applications remain exploratory.
high-temperature ceramics (research)refractory coatings (experimental)electronic and optoelectronic devices (exploratory)wear-resistant composites (development phase)thermal barrier systems (candidate material)advanced semiconductor research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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