Pr3Hf is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining praseodymium and hafnium, belonging to the family of rare-earth hafnide ceramics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for high-temperature applications where exceptional thermal stability and oxidation resistance are critical requirements. Pr3Hf and related rare-earth hafnides are investigated for aerospace propulsion systems, thermal barrier coatings, and next-generation refractory applications where conventional ceramics approach their performance limits; the hafnium-based chemistry offers potential advantages in extreme environments, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established zirconia and yttria-stabilized systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,670.3 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,369.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2902 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2031 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1934 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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