HfMgZn2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining hafnium, magnesium, and zinc, representing a complex multi-element system in the ceramic materials family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in advanced structural and functional ceramics where the combination of refractory (hafnium-based) and lighter alloying elements (magnesium, zinc) might provide tailored stiffness and density trade-offs. Engineers would consider this material in early-stage development projects requiring lightweight ceramic alternatives or specialized high-temperature applications where conventional monolithic ceramics are insufficient, though availability and processing routes remain limited compared to mature ceramic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,364.4 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,190.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2875 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1556 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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