ZnH6 is a zinc hydride ceramic compound with a very low density, belonging to the metal hydride family of materials. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in mainstream industrial production, with potential applications in lightweight structural composites, hydrogen storage systems, and advanced ceramic matrices where low density and thermal properties are advantageous. Compared to conventional ceramics, metal hydride ceramics like ZnH6 offer the possibility of combined structural performance with hydrogen-related functionality, though processing and thermal stability remain active areas of investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.05365 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.400 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1250 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1238 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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