HfCuGe is a ternary intermetallic compound combining hafnium, copper, and germanium elements, belonging to the class of refractory metallic alloys. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for potential applications requiring high-temperature stability, strength retention, and corrosion resistance in demanding aerospace and nuclear environments. The hafnium-based composition positions it within the family of advanced intermetallics explored as alternatives to conventional superalloys, though its practical engineering adoption remains limited pending further development and characterization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 136.2 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 79.87 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.76 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4885 | eV/atom | — |