HfBe2Zn

ceramic
· JVASP-67292· HfBe2Zn

HfBe₂Zn is an experimental intermetallic ceramic compound combining hafnium, beryllium, and zinc—a rare ternary system that sits at the intersection of refractory and lightweight material science. This material is not yet in widespread industrial production; it represents research-phase exploration into ultra-dense ceramics with potential applications where extreme hardness, thermal stability, and specific strength are simultaneously required. Engineers would investigate this compound in advanced aerospace, defense, or wear-resistant coating contexts where conventional ceramics or refractory metals fall short, though maturity, manufacturability, and cost remain significant practical barriers.

refractory coatings (research phase)wear-resistant surfaces (experimental)high-temperature aerospace components (exploratory)armor or impact-resistant ceramics (developmental)materials research and characterization

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
108.5
GPa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3000
-
Shear Modulus(G)
65.74
GPa
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Density(ρ)
8.286
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.2915
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.03597
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.