Zr₂ZnCd is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, zinc, and cadmium, belonging to the family of multi-component metallic systems. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, studied for its potential in high-performance applications where the combined properties of its constituent elements—zirconium's strength and corrosion resistance, zinc's lightness, and cadmium's specialized metallurgical role—might offer advantages. Engineers would consider this compound in exploratory materials development for aerospace, nuclear, or specialized casting applications where novel intermetallic properties could provide weight or performance benefits over conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2689 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04180 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1701 | eV/atom | — |