ZrTaFe4 is a quaternary intermetallic compound combining zirconium, tantalum, and iron—a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy. This material family is being investigated for applications requiring combinations of high stiffness, moderate density, and thermal stability, leveraging the refractory properties of zirconium and tantalum alongside iron's cost-effectiveness and strength contribution. Engineers would consider this material in early-stage development projects where conventional superalloys or refractory metals fall short, though its limited industrial track record means characterization and validation work is typically necessary before deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25,126.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,798.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3712 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 6.531 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01270 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2612 | eV/atom | — |