Hf2SnC

ceramic
· Hf2SnC

Hf2SnC is a ternary ceramic compound belonging to the MAX phase family, a class of layered carbides and nitrides that combine ceramic hardness with metallic workability. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, but represents a promising candidate for extreme-environment applications where thermal stability, damage tolerance, and oxidation resistance are critical.

High-temperature structural componentsAerospace thermal protection systemsNuclear reactor claddingOxidation-resistant coatingsResearch material developmentRefractory applications

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries
19,993.9
ksi
19,983.1
ksi
20,160.2
ksi
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
0.1196
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2414
-
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries
12,496.1
ksi
12,484.7
ksi
12,183.2
ksi
Young's Modulus(E)
30,457.9
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.4189
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-10.32
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.7989
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.