Ba4ZrZn is an intermetallic compound combining barium, zirconium, and zinc—a quaternary metal system that does not yet have widespread commercial adoption. This material belongs to the family of complex intermetallics being investigated for specialized applications where conventional alloys fall short, particularly in research contexts exploring materials for energy storage, catalysis, or structural applications at moderate temperatures. Its notable characteristics stem from the combination of a light alkali-earth metal (Ba) with transition metals (Zr, Zn), making it a candidate for exploratory work in solid-state physics, materials design for hydrogen storage systems, or advanced catalytic substrates.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 1,798.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 435.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1650 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.848 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.8988 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.7966 | eV/atom | — |