HfScZn2 is an experimental intermetallic ceramic compound combining hafnium, scandium, and zinc, representing research into high-performance ceramic materials for extreme-environment applications. This material family is being investigated for structural applications requiring combined hardness and thermal stability, particularly in aerospace and advanced manufacturing contexts where conventional ceramics face limitations. The specific composition suggests exploration of lightweight, refractory ceramic systems with potential for high-temperature structural use or specialized coating applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,589.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.09000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,766.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2927 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.02900 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2774 | eV/atom | — |