Hf₃Zn₃C is a ternary ceramic compound combining hafnium, zinc, and carbon, belonging to the family of refractory carbides and intermetallic ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and wear-resistant coatings where the combined properties of refractory metals and carbide phases offer advantages in extreme environments. Engineers would consider this compound for specialized applications demanding thermal stability and hardness, though availability and processing maturity remain limiting factors compared to established alternatives like tungsten carbide or hafnium carbide.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.15 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -24.65 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4897 | eV/atom | — |