Structural Properties
|
Property
|
Value
|
Units
|
| Structure | Hexagonal Close Packed | J/molxK |
| Lattice Parameters | a=.2907 c=.2837 | nm |
| Space Group | P6m2 | |
| Density | P6m2 | g/cm^2 |
Mechanical Properties
|
Property
|
Value
|
Units
|
| Young's Modulus | 620-720 | GPa |
| Vicker's Hardness | 22 (0001) | GPa |
| Shear Modulus | 262 | GPa |
| Transverse Rupture Strength | 550 | MPa |
| Poisson's Ratio | .18 |
|
Property
|
Value
|
Units
|
| Specific Heat | 39.8 | J/molxK |
| Melting Point | 2870 | C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 63 | W/mxK |
| Thermal Expansion |
Electrical Properties
|
Property
|
Value
|
Units
|
| Electrical Resistivity | 17-22 | x10^-6 Ohm's x cm |
| Magnetic Suceptibility | +10 | x10^-6 emu/mol |
| Superconductive Temperature | 10 | K |
Data from Handbook of Refractory Carbides and Nitrides - Pierson, 1996
