HfH12C8O4 is a hafnium-based complex ceramic compound containing hydride, carbide, and oxide phases, representing a mixed-valence ceramic composition that is primarily of research interest. This material belongs to the family of refractory ceramics and is being investigated for potential applications requiring extreme temperature stability and chemical inertness, though it remains largely experimental with limited industrial adoption. Engineers would consider this compound for specialized high-temperature or harsh-chemical environments where the combination of hafnium's refractory properties with carbide and oxide reinforcement offers theoretical advantages over single-phase alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.064 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.957 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2516 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5297 | eV/atom | — |