HfZn

ceramic
· JVASP-36523· HfZn

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.

High-temperature structural compositesAerospace research materialsNuclear fuel cladding developmentIntermetallic coating systemsMaterials science experimentationThermal barrier applications

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
17,336.4
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3300
-
Shear Modulus(G)
7,791.4
ksi
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.4099
lb/in³
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
32.50
µV/K
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.2009
eV/atom
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.