TaZn₃ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining tantalum and zinc, representing a hard ceramic phase rather than a conventional alloy or polymer. This material belongs to the class of refractory intermetallics and is primarily encountered in research and specialized industrial contexts where high hardness, chemical stability, and thermal resistance are required. The tantalum-zinc system is of particular interest in wear-resistant coatings, high-temperature structural applications, and as a reinforcing phase in composite materials, though TaZn₃ remains less common than established engineering ceramics and is often studied for potential applications in extreme environments where conventional materials degrade.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,033.3 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,671.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3742 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.07273 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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