Hf2In5 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining hafnium and indium, belonging to the family of refractory intermetallics that exhibit high-temperature stability and controlled reactivity. This material remains largely in the research and development phase, with potential applications in advanced thermal management, electronic device substrates, and specialized high-temperature environments where conventional ceramics or metals may be inadequate. Engineers considering this material should evaluate it primarily for experimental or niche applications requiring hafnium's refractory properties combined with indium's electronic characteristics, rather than as a mature off-the-shelf solution.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.377 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.00207 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.00206 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | 19.01 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 20.19 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1330 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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