Hf1Sc1Os2 is an experimental ternary intermetallic compound combining hafnium, scandium, and osmium—a research-phase material rather than an established commercial product. This material family is being investigated for high-temperature structural applications where extreme hardness and refractory properties are needed, leveraging the high melting points and density of its constituent elements. Such osmium-bearing intermetallics are of interest in specialized aerospace and defense contexts, though broader industrial adoption remains limited pending validation of manufacturability, cost, and long-term performance data.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 29,321.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14,033.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02680 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6640 | eV/atom | — |