Hf3(SiCu)4 is an intermetallic compound combining hafnium, silicon, and copper in a complex crystalline structure, belonging to the refractory metal alloy family. This material remains largely experimental and is studied primarily in research settings for high-temperature structural applications where exceptional stiffness and thermal stability are required. Its primary appeal lies in potential aerospace and high-performance energy applications where conventional superalloys approach their temperature limits, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further development and cost-effectiveness analysis.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22,260.6 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.3366 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2712 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 12,019.9 | ksi | — |