Zr₂W₄ is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium and tungsten, belonging to the refractory metal compound family. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature structural applications where extreme thermal stability and oxidation resistance are required, though industrial deployment remains limited compared to established refractory alloys. Its potential significance lies in aerospace and power generation contexts where conventional superalloys reach their thermal limits, though practical manufacturing and cost considerations have limited widespread adoption to date.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01480 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1540 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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