HfZn is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining hafnium and zinc, representing a material system studied primarily in research contexts for high-temperature and advanced structural applications. While not widely commercialized, hafnium-based intermetallics are investigated for aerospace and nuclear applications where their combination of ceramic hardness and metallic properties offers potential advantages over conventional single-phase materials. The material's appeal lies in exploring new compositions that might deliver improved performance in extreme environments where traditional ceramics or metals reach their limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 119.5 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 53.72 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.35 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 32.50 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2009 | eV/atom | — |