HfC
Defense & Strategic Materials
Hafnium Carbide
Hafnium carbide has the highest known melting point of any material. Essential for hypersonic missile nosecones, advanced reentry vehicle shielding, and extreme-environment applications.
Atomic #
0
Atomic Wt
190.5
CAS #
12069-85-1
Purity
99+%
Available Forms
Powder
Ingot
Plate
Custom shapes
Purity Grades
95%
98%
99%
99.9%
Applications
Aerospace
- ✓Reentry protection
- ✓Extreme environments
Permanent Magnets
- ✓Ultra-high temperature applications
Technical Specifications
| Melting Point | 3890°C |
| Density | 12.7 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Vickers) | 1700-2000 HV |
| Thermal Conductivity | 16.7 W/m·K |
| Young's Modulus | 363 GPa |
Storage Requirements
Store in sealed containers. Protect from moisture.
Packaging Options
- •Powder
- •Ingots
- •Plates
- •Custom specifications
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