ZrTiC2 is a refractory ceramic carbide compound combining zirconium, titanium, and carbon, belonging to the family of transition metal carbides known for extreme hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, used in high-temperature structural applications, wear-resistant coatings, and cutting tool inserts where conventional materials fail due to thermal or mechanical stress. Engineers select carbide ceramics like ZrTiC2 for applications demanding superior hardness, thermal shock resistance, and performance in chemically aggressive environments where nickel-based superalloys or traditional tool steels are insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 33,959.1 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 23,958.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2092 | 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) | 0.05960 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8840 | eV/atom | — |