Zr3Ta is an intermetallic compound formed from zirconium and tantalum, representing a refractory metal system designed for extreme-temperature and high-strength applications. This material belongs to the family of transition metal intermetallics and is primarily of research and emerging industrial interest, valued for its potential to retain strength at elevated temperatures while offering corrosion resistance from its zirconium and tantalum constituents. Engineers consider Zr3Ta where conventional superalloys reach their thermal limits or where weight reduction combined with refractory properties is critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3135 | 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) | 0.1493 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1493 | eV/atom | — |