Zr0.35Hf0.35Ti0.3NiSn is a high-entropy alloy (HEA) combining refractory metals (zirconium, hafnium, titanium) with transition metals (nickel) and a semimetal (tin). This is a research-stage material designed to achieve exceptional thermal stability and mechanical performance at elevated temperatures through multi-component strengthening mechanisms. While not yet widely commercialized, alloys in this family are being developed for aerospace and nuclear applications where conventional superalloys reach their thermal limits, with the multi-principal-element design intended to provide superior creep resistance and thermal fatigue tolerance compared to traditional single-matrix superalloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 2.837 | W/(m·K) | — | ||
| ↳ | 2.837 | W/(m·K) | 127°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 118.9 | S/cm | 27°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.0000841 | Ω·m | 27°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.00129 | W/(m·K²) | 27°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -329.7 | μV/K | 27°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.3656 | - | 127°C |