HfNiSn is a ternary intermetallic compound combining hafnium, nickel, and tin, representing a research-phase material within the broader family of refractory metal intermetallics. This material is of primary interest in thermoelectric and high-temperature structural applications where its high density and thermally stable crystal structure may offer advantages, though it remains largely experimental with limited industrial deployment compared to established nickel-based superalloys or tungsten composites.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3978 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries | 26.50 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 23.45 range 20.95–25.95median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)2 entries | 0.08578 | C/m² | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.09779 | C/m² | — | ||
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij) | Matrix (redacted) | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -248.3 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2842 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.6488 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.3589 | eV/atom | — |