SnW3 is a tin-tungsten intermetallic compound that combines the properties of a dense refractory metal (tungsten) with tin's lower melting point and processing advantages. This material belongs to the family of tungsten-based alloys and intermetallics, which are primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than commodity use. SnW3 is notable for its high density and potential application in radiation shielding, wear-resistant coatings, or high-temperature structural applications where tungsten's extreme hardness and refractory nature are valuable, though specific industrial adoption remains limited compared to more established tungsten alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5867 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.385 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.9675 | eV/atom | — |