Zirconium Carbide

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:appearance gray-black crystalline solid
gptkbp:application nuclear reactors
abrasives
coatings for cutting tools
refractory ceramics
gptkbp:bandGap metallic conductor
gptkbp:CASNumber 12070-14-3
gptkbp:category gptkb:ceramics
transition metal carbide
gptkbp:chemicalFormula ZrC
gptkbp:containsElement carbon
zirconium
gptkbp:cookingMethod direct reaction of zirconium and carbon at high temperature
gptkbp:crystalSystem cubic
gptkbp:density 6.73 g/cm³
gptkbp:electrical_conductivity good conductor
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 8-9
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zirconium Carbide
gptkbp:meltingPoint 3530 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 103.22 g/mol
gptkbp:oxidation_resistance moderate
gptkbp:relatedTo hafnium carbide
gptkbp:solubility insoluble
gptkbp:thermal_conductivity 20.5 W/m·K
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ZC
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8