Zr6Sn2 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the zirconium-tin system, characterized by a defined stoichiometric ratio of zirconium and tin atoms that form an ordered crystal structure. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest, studied for potential applications in high-temperature structural materials and nuclear fuel cladding due to zirconium's excellent corrosion resistance and neutron transparency. The zirconium-tin family is notable for its potential to combine zirconium's thermal and chemical stability with tin's strengthening effects, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to conventional zirconium alloys or titanium-based alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00420 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3540 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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