HfZn2

ceramic
· HfZn2

HfZn2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining hafnium and zinc, representing a high-density material in the hafnium-zinc system. This compound is primarily of research and development interest for advanced structural applications requiring high stiffness and thermal stability, with potential applications in aerospace and high-temperature environments where conventional metals reach their limits. The material's notable density and elastic properties position it as a candidate for specialized engineering scenarios, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to more established ceramic and intermetallic systems.

aerospace structural componentshigh-temperature applicationsresearch intermetallicsadvanced refractory materialsthermal barrier coatings development

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries
113.2
GPa
113.2
GPa
113.0
GPa
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
0.01230
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries
0.2807
-
0.2900
-
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries
58.12
GPa
58.12
GPa
55.56
GPa
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Density(ρ)
10.41
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
1.177
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
6.070
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.00270
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.1986
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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