Hf9B2Mo3 is a refractory metal boride composite combining hafnium, boron, and molybdenum—a material class developed for extreme-temperature engineering applications. This compound belongs to the family of high-entropy refractory materials, primarily of research and developmental interest for aerospace and defense sectors where conventional superalloys reach their thermal limits. The hafnium-boride matrix provides exceptional hardness and oxidation resistance, while molybdenum addition enhances toughness and thermal conductivity, making it a candidate material for hypersonic vehicle structures, rocket nozzles, and next-generation turbine components operating well above 2000°C.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4512 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1431 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1249 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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