Hf1Ta1Re2 is an experimental refractory metal intermetallic compound combining hafnium, tantalum, and rhenium—three of the highest melting point elements in the periodic table. This material belongs to the family of ultra-high-temperature ceramics and refractory alloys being researched for extreme thermal environments where conventional superalloys fail; it remains largely in the research phase but represents efforts to develop materials for next-generation aerospace propulsion, hypersonic vehicles, and nuclear applications where temperatures approach or exceed 2000°C.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00130 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4260 | eV/atom | — |