Zr5Sn3 is an intermetallic compound in the zirconium-tin system, representing a phase that forms at specific compositional ratios between these two elements. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts as a potential high-temperature structural phase, leveraging zirconium's excellent corrosion resistance and refractory properties combined with tin's contribution to phase stability. Engineers would consider this compound for advanced applications requiring resistance to oxidation and thermal cycling, though it remains largely in the development stage compared to more widely commercialized zirconium alloys used in nuclear reactors and aerospace.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.240 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00350 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.7379 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.5623 | eV/atom | — |