HfMg16Al12 is an experimental ternary intermetallic compound combining hafnium, magnesium, and aluminum, representing research into lightweight high-temperature materials within the Hf-Mg-Al system. This alloy family is being investigated for applications requiring low density combined with elevated-temperature strength, though it remains primarily in the research phase rather than established commercial production. The material's potential lies in aerospace and high-performance thermal applications where conventional titanium or aluminum alloys reach performance limits, though engineering adoption depends on further development of processing routes and cost reduction.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.592 | 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) | 0.01620 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.07547 | eV/atom | — |