HfO₂ is a refractory ceramic compound based on hafnium oxide, valued for its exceptional thermal stability and resistance to extreme environments. It is used primarily in high-temperature applications such as thermal barrier coatings on turbine blades, nuclear reactor components, and advanced optical systems, where its combination of chemical inertness and high melting point outperforms conventional oxides like alumina or yttria-stabilized zirconia in demanding service conditions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.202 | 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) | 0.5627 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8734 | eV/atom | — |