HfSn

HfSn is a metallic, metastable intermetallic compound formed from hafnium and tin that is frequently studied for its diverse structural configurations.

HfSn
Crystal structure of HfSn
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About HfSn

HfSn is a metallic intermetallic compound composed of hafnium and tin. As a metastable phase, it represents a complex structural system that has been extensively documented across multiple materials databases, reflecting significant scientific interest in its atomic arrangement and potential for phase transformation.

Its metallic character suggests high electrical conductivity, making it a subject of study for specialized electronic or structural applications. The wide variety of reported structures highlights the intricate bonding behavior between these two elements, positioning it as a notable example of metastable binary systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for HfSn, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.093 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

138
4 databases, 26 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of HfSn. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: medium

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

2
jarvis, materials_project

Space Group Consensus

All match
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting HfSn.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where HfSn is used.

Materials science researchFundamental condensed matter physics studiesStructural phase stability analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HfSn, answered from cross-validated data.

What is HfSn?

HfSn is a metallic, metastable intermetallic compound formed from hafnium and tin that is frequently studied for its diverse structural configurations.

More questions
What is HfSn used for?
HfSn is used in materials science research, fundamental condensed matter physics studies, and structural phase stability analysis.
What is the band gap of HfSn?
HfSn is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is HfSn a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is HfSn thermodynamically stable?
HfSn has a lowest energy above hull of 0.093 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of HfSn are known?
138 structures of HfSn are reported across 4 databases, spanning 26 distinct space groups.
How is HfSn synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for HfSn include solid state (2 procedures documented).
What elements does HfSn contain?
HfSn contains Hf and Sn (2 elements).
Where does the data for HfSn come from?
HfSn data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique binary intermetallic, HfSn occupies a distinct niche in materials research where its metastable nature allows for the investigation of phase stability and structural polymorphism that is less common in highly stable, ground-state compounds.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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