Hf4O8 is a hafnium oxide ceramic compound that exists in the hafnia material family, known for exceptional thermal and chemical stability at extreme temperatures. This material is primarily investigated for high-temperature structural applications and advanced refractory systems where conventional oxides reach their performance limits. Hafnium oxides are valued in aerospace and nuclear industries for their resistance to thermal shock, chemical inertness, and ability to maintain mechanical integrity in harsh oxidizing environments above 1600°C.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 30,391.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15,357.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.123 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.810 | eV/atom | — |