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  

Thermal Properties

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