More recent tests have been able to conclusively prove that the substance has an even higher melting point of 3,958 °C exceeding those of tantalum carbide and tantalum hafnium carbide which were both previously estimated to be higher.
Recent tests have confirmed that the substance has an even higher melting point of 3,958 °C surpassing those of tantalum carbide and tantalum hafnium carbide, which were previously thought to be higher.