Hf₁Zn₁Au₂ is an intermetallic compound combining hafnium, zinc, and gold in a fixed stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the class of advanced metallic intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications leveraging the thermal stability of hafnium, the lightweight character of zinc, and the chemical nobility of gold. Engineers would consider this compound for specialized high-temperature or corrosion-resistant applications where the combined properties of these three elements offer advantages over conventional binary alloys or pure metals.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.05980 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4600 | eV/atom | — |