ZrWC₂ is a ceramic composite material combining zirconium, tungsten, and carbon phases, belonging to the refractory carbide family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for ultra-high-temperature applications where extreme wear resistance, hardness, and thermal stability are required. It represents an experimental composition within the broader class of multi-phase carbide ceramics, offering potential advantages in extreme-service environments where conventional tungsten carbides or zirconia ceramics reach their limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.67 | kg/m³ | 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) | 0.2915 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3381 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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