HfH3 is a hafnium hydride ceramic compound that belongs to the metal hydride family, characterized by strong ionic-covalent bonding between hafnium and hydrogen atoms. This material is primarily investigated in advanced research contexts for high-temperature structural applications and nuclear engineering, where its thermal stability and refractory properties are of interest; however, it remains largely experimental rather than widely deployed in production. Engineers consider hafnium hydrides for specialized high-temperature applications where conventional refractory ceramics may be insufficient, though commercial adoption is limited due to processing challenges and the availability of more established alternatives like hafnium carbides and borides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 0.000 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 0.000 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3475 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.1575 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2153 | eV/atom | — |