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Zirconium carbide is commonly used as a protective coating due to its hardness and chemical stability. It is applied to cutting tools and mechanical components to reduce wear and extend service life under sliding and abrasive conditions. ZrC coatings are also used as diffusion and corrosion barriers in environments involving reactive gases or chemically aggressive media. In nuclear technology, zirconium carbide serves as a coating for nuclear fuel particles, supporting containment and material integrity. ZrC has additionally been explored for medical and bioelectronic applications, where stable, durable and electrically functional surfaces  are required [1].

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References

  1. Zhang, S.; Sun, D.; Fu, Y.; Du, H.
  2. Microstructure, properties and applications of Zr-carbide, Zr-nitride and Zr-carbonitride coatings – a review.
  3. Surface and Coatings Technology, 167 (2003) 113–119. pdf
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