BaHfW₂ is a complex intermetallic compound combining barium, hafnium, and tungsten, representing a rare earth-adjacent metallic system with potential for high-temperature applications. This material belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics and appears primarily in materials research rather than established commercial production, investigated for applications requiring thermal stability and resistance to oxidation. Engineers would consider this material in extreme environments where conventional alloys fall short, though its scarcity, cost, and processing complexity currently limit adoption compared to established refractory metals and superalloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 16,347.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 735.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4786 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 1.738 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.460 | eV/atom | — |