Hf3Ni20B6 is an experimental hafnium-nickel-boron intermetallic compound belonging to the family of high-entropy and refractory metal alloys. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, developed to explore combinations of high melting point elements (hafnium) with transition metals (nickel) and strengthening additives (boron) for potential high-temperature and wear-resistant applications. The material's appeal lies in its potential to deliver hardness and thermal stability in extreme environments where conventional superalloys or refractory metals may be insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3530 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4575 | eV/atom | — |