Hf10SiMo3 is a refractory metal alloy based on hafnium with silicon and molybdenum additions, designed to retain strength and oxidation resistance at extreme temperatures. This material belongs to the family of ultra-high-temperature ceramics and refractory metals, developed primarily for aerospace and advanced propulsion applications where conventional superalloys reach their performance limits. The hafnium-silicon-molybdenum system is notable for maintaining structural integrity in hypersonic flight environments and rocket propulsion systems, where it competes with other refractory compounds like hafnium carbides and molybdenum silicides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.28 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.04260 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1555 | eV/atom | — |