Ag₁Hf₂ is an intermetallic compound composed of silver and hafnium, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound studied primarily for its electronic and structural properties within the broader context of transition metal intermetallics. While industrial applications remain limited, materials in this family are of interest for high-temperature electronics, refractory applications, and potential thermoelectric or optoelectronic devices where the combination of a noble metal (silver) with a high-melting-point refractory metal (hafnium) may offer unique performance characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,172.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,011.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1310 | eV/atom | — |