Zr5CuSn3 is an intermetallic compound in the zirconium-copper-tin system, combining refractory zirconium with copper and tin to form a hard, brittle metallic phase. This material belongs to the family of high-melting-point intermetallics and is primarily investigated in research contexts for applications requiring thermal stability and wear resistance, though limited industrial adoption exists compared to conventional alloys. Engineers consider zirconium-based intermetallics when seeking materials that maintain strength at elevated temperatures or possess exceptional hardness, though processing challenges and brittleness typically restrict use to specialized aerospace, nuclear, or wear-resistant coating applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.623 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5603 | eV/atom | — |