K2Zr is an intermetallic compound composed of potassium and zirconium, representing an experimental material in the zirconium alloy family rather than a conventional engineering alloy. While not widely adopted in mainstream industrial applications, this compound is primarily of research interest in materials science for investigating novel intermetallic structures, hydrogen storage properties, and potential catalytic applications. Engineers would consider K2Zr only in specialized contexts where its unique crystal structure or chemical reactivity offers advantages over conventional zirconium alloys or other intermetallics, though material availability and processing challenges currently limit practical deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.07298 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 7.583 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.263 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.257 | eV/atom | — |