Hf2V2Si2 is a transition metal silicide compound belonging to the hexagonal Nowotny chimney structure family, synthesized primarily as a research material rather than a commercial product. While applications remain largely experimental, this material class is investigated for high-temperature structural applications and electronic devices due to the refractory properties of hafnium and vanadium combined with silicon's semiconducting characteristics. The compound represents an emerging area in advanced ceramics and intermetallics research, where tailored compositions seek to balance thermal stability, mechanical rigidity, and electrical properties for extreme-environment engineering.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 163.6 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 96.15 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01270 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6710 | eV/atom | — |