HfCl2
ceramicHafnium dichloride (HfCl₂) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the transition metal halide family, characterized by hafnium in the +2 oxidation state. This material is primarily encountered in specialized chemical and materials research contexts rather than as a production engineering material, serving as a precursor for synthesizing hafnium-based ceramics, refractory compounds, and thin films for advanced applications. Its notable properties—including high density and significant stiffness—make it valuable in research into high-temperature ceramics and nuclear materials, though practical engineering use remains limited to laboratory synthesis and specialty chemical processes where hafnium-containing phases are desired.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |