ZrNiGe is a ternary intermetallic compound combining zirconium, nickel, and germanium elements, representing a specialized alloy within the class of high-entropy and Heusler-family intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production; it is investigated for potential applications requiring specific combinations of mechanical stiffness, thermal stability, and intermetallic strengthening, particularly in aerospace and high-temperature engineering contexts. The zirconium-nickel-germanium system offers potential advantages in applications where conventional binary alloys fall short, though practical adoption depends on manufacturing scalability, cost competitiveness, and validation against competing materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 151.3 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 79.31 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.300 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 14.76 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.7865 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.01864 | eV/atom | — |