Hf12Zn12C4 is a ternary intermetallic compound combining hafnium, zinc, and carbon in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material belonging to the family of refractory and high-entropy intermetallic systems; it is not yet established as a commercial engineering material. The hafnium-zinc-carbon system is of primary interest for exploratory studies into ultra-high-temperature ceramics and advanced structural composites where the high melting point of hafnium and carbide phases could offer thermal stability, but practical applications remain limited to laboratory investigation and feasibility studies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01270 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4900 | eV/atom | — |