Hf2Ni7 is an intermetallic compound in the hafnium-nickel system, representing a transition metal binary phase with potential for high-temperature structural applications. This material belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics and is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production; it combines hafnium's high melting point and corrosion resistance with nickel's ductility-enhancement potential. Engineers investigating this compound would be exploring advanced materials for extreme-temperature environments where conventional superalloys reach their limits, though processing challenges and limited commercial availability currently restrict its adoption to laboratory and developmental programs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.22 | 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) | 0.00440 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.4571 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.5018 | eV/atom | — |