Hf1Pt3 is an intermetallic compound combining hafnium and platinum in a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the class of refractory metal intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in extreme-temperature environments where both high melting points and oxidation resistance are critical. The hafnium-platinum system is investigated for aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits, though practical engineering adoption remains limited due to cost, brittleness concerns typical of intermetallics, and manufacturing challenges.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00360 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.103 | eV/atom | — |