Hf3TaFe8 is a refractory metal intermetallic compound combining hafnium, tantalum, and iron—elements selected for high-temperature strength and oxidation resistance. This is a research-stage material within the high-entropy and refractory alloy family, primarily investigated for extreme thermal environments where conventional superalloys reach their limits. The hafnium–tantalum combination targets aerospace and power generation applications requiring materials that maintain structural integrity at temperatures where nickel-based superalloys begin to degrade.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.98 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.4370 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01990 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3163 | eV/atom | — |