Mo4Hf2 is an experimental refractory compound combining molybdenum and hafnium, belonging to the family of high-entropy or multi-principal element semiconductors under active research. This material is being investigated primarily in materials science research for potential applications requiring extreme temperature stability and chemical inertness, though it has not yet achieved widespread industrial adoption. Interest in this compound stems from the refractory metal matrix potentially offering enhanced hardness and thermal stability compared to conventional binary or ternary semiconductors, making it a candidate for next-generation high-temperature electronic or structural applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 29,278.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,073.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00620 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1630 | eV/atom | — |