HfAl3Ni12 is a ternary intermetallic compound combining hafnium, aluminum, and nickel, representing a research-phase material in the family of high-performance intermetallics. This material is primarily of scientific and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications due to the refractory nature of hafnium combined with the lightweight advantages of aluminum and the strengthening contribution of nickel. Engineers would consider this compound for extreme environment scenarios where conventional superalloys reach performance limits, though its brittleness, limited room-temperature ductility, and complex processing requirements typical of hafnium-based intermetallics remain significant barriers to widespread adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.633 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4844 | eV/atom | — |