HfZn₂Ga is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining hafnium, zinc, and gallium, belonging to the family of ternary Heusler-type or Laves-phase ceramics. This is a research-stage material studied for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and electronic devices, though it remains largely experimental with limited industrial deployment. The material's combination of refractory hafnium, semiconducting gallium, and lighter zinc suggests potential applications in extreme-environment composites, thermal barrier systems, or advanced semiconductor contexts where conventional binary ceramics fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 107.0 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 65.82 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.605 | 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) | -0.3456 | eV/atom | — |