HfAs

ceramic
· HfAs

HfAs is a intermetallic ceramic compound combining hafnium and arsenic, representing a refractory material system with potential for high-temperature structural applications. This material belongs to the family of transition-metal pnictide ceramics, which are primarily explored in research contexts for their hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance. HfAs and related compounds are of particular interest in aerospace and extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics may degrade, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established refractory systems like hafnium carbide or hafnium nitride.

High-temperature structural ceramicsRefractory coatings and linersAerospace thermal managementWear-resistant applicationsResearch/advanced materials development

Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
18,477.2
ksi
18,834.6
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2800
-
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
9,594.5
ksi
10,728.4
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.3806
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-28.97
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-1.007
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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