Hf5Sn3 is a refractory intermetallic ceramic compound combining hafnium and tin, belonging to the family of transition metal-based ceramics known for exceptional hardness and high-temperature stability. This material is primarily of research and development interest for aerospace and thermal protection applications where extreme temperature resistance and structural integrity are critical. Hafnium-tin intermetallics offer potential advantages over conventional refractory materials in environments requiring combined thermal shock resistance, oxidation protection, and mechanical strength at temperatures where traditional alloys fail.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 113.5 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 113.5 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.6204 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3191 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 46.68 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 46.68 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.82 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -3.350 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.5099 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.3508 | eV/atom | — |