Ba4HfW is an intermetallic compound combining barium, hafnium, and tungsten elements, belonging to the family of complex metallic alloys. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than an established industrial commodity, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications where the combination of refractory metals (hafnium and tungsten) offers enhanced thermal stability and strength. Engineers would consider this compound where conventional superalloys reach their limits, though its engineering viability depends on controlling brittleness, manufacturability, and cost—factors typical of early-stage intermetallic development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.205 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.659 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.566 | eV/atom | — |