Zr₁Cu₁F₆ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining zirconium, copper, and fluorine elements, representing research into advanced metal fluoride systems with potential for enhanced mechanical and thermal properties. This material belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics and high-performance metal fluorides being explored for aerospace, nuclear, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys reach their performance limits. While not yet in widespread commercial production, compounds in this material class are investigated for their potential to combine the strength and durability of zirconium-copper intermetallics with the oxidation resistance and thermal stability offered by fluoride-containing phases.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 28.62 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 20.53 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 4.405 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.003 | eV/atom | — |