ZrC₃ is a zirconium carbide compound belonging to the refractory ceramic family, characterized by exceptional hardness and thermal stability at elevated temperatures. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for extreme-environment applications where conventional metals and ceramics reach their performance limits. Its potential applications span ultra-high-temperature aerospace systems, wear-resistant coatings, and advanced cutting tools, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established refractory carbides like WC or TiC.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1568 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 2.449 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.964 | eV/atom | — |