HfScAu2 is a ternary intermetallic compound combining hafnium, scandium, and gold—a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy. This composition falls within the broader class of high-entropy and lightweight intermetallics being explored for extreme-environment applications where conventional alloys reach their limits. The material's low density combined with the refractory properties of hafnium suggests potential for high-temperature structural use, though engineering adoption remains limited pending further characterization of mechanical properties, processability, and cost-benefit analysis against competing alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 934 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.962 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -7.990 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 2.941 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 2.219 | eV/atom | — |