Hf4Re8 is an intermetallic compound combining hafnium and rhenium, belonging to the refractory metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in extreme high-temperature environments where conventional superalloys reach their limits. Its appeal lies in the high melting point and stiffness characteristics inherent to hafnium-rhenium systems, making it a candidate for aerospace and nuclear thermal applications where materials must withstand sustained elevated temperatures with minimal creep.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 264.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 65.77 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00430 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3970 | eV/atom | — |