Zr4Re8 is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium and rhenium in a 1:2 atomic ratio, belonging to the class of refractory intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, as zirconium-rhenium compounds are explored for high-temperature structural applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits. Zr-Re intermetallics are investigated for aerospace propulsion, nuclear reactor components, and extreme-environment applications due to their potential for high melting points, strength retention at temperature, and resistance to oxidation in specialized contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00260 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3790 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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