HfBeZn2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining hafnium, beryllium, and zinc—a research-phase material designed to explore high-stiffness, lightweight ceramic compositions. This compound belongs to the family of advanced intermetallic ceramics being investigated for structural applications where both rigidity and low density are critical; however, it remains largely experimental and is not currently established in mainstream industrial production. The hafnium-beryllium base suggests potential interest in high-temperature or aerospace contexts, though beryllium's toxicity and the compound's limited maturity mean practical deployment is still primarily limited to laboratory evaluation and feasibility studies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 98.40 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 51.62 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.944 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1971 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.03151 | eV/atom | — |