Ni₄Zr₂ is an intermetallic compound combining nickel and zirconium, representing a research-phase material in the Ni-Zr binary system. This compound is primarily of academic and exploratory interest for understanding phase stability and crystal structure in nickel-zirconium alloys, rather than an established engineering material with widespread industrial adoption. Potential applications under investigation include high-temperature structural components and nuclear reactor environments where zirconium's neutron transparency and nickel's strength could be leveraged, though practical deployment remains limited pending further characterization and process development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00320 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4380 | eV/atom | — |