HfSi₂Ni₂ is an intermetallic compound combining hafnium, silicon, and nickel, belonging to the family of refractory metal silicides with transition metal additions. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established production use, developed to explore enhanced high-temperature strength and oxidation resistance by leveraging hafnium's refractory properties alongside nickel's solid-solution strengthening effects. The HfSi₂ base system (hafnium disilicide) is known for exceptional thermal stability and potential applications in extreme environments, though nickel addition likely aims to improve toughness and workability—properties that pure hafnium silicides struggle with.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.511 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6897 | eV/atom | — |