HfGe7
ceramic· JVASP-127407· HfGe7
HfGe7 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining hafnium and germanium in a 1:7 ratio, belonging to the family of refractory metal germanides. This is a research-grade material with limited commercial deployment; it is studied primarily for high-temperature structural applications and as a candidate material in advanced ceramics research where extreme thermal stability and chemical resistance are critical design requirements. The hafnium-germanium system is explored for potential use in aerospace, nuclear, and next-generation thermal barrier contexts where conventional ceramics reach operational limits.
High-temperature structural ceramicsRefractory applicationsAerospace research materialsThermal barrier coatings (research phase)Nuclear environment materialsIntermetallic compound development
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | 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.