HfCr is an intermetallic compound combining hafnium and chromium, belonging to the refractory metal family. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest for high-temperature structural applications, where the high melting point and density of hafnium are leveraged alongside chromium's oxidation resistance and strength. Engineering adoption remains limited compared to established superalloys, but the HfCr system is investigated for extreme thermal environments where conventional nickel or cobalt-based alloys reach their performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.75 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00100 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2782 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1941 | eV/atom | — |