Al₁Fe₁ is an intermetallic compound in the aluminum-iron system, classified as a semiconductor with a 1:1 stoichiometric composition. This material represents an experimental or specialized research compound rather than a widely commercialized alloy, and belongs to the family of lightweight intermetallic semiconductors that combine metallic and semiconducting properties. Interest in Al-Fe intermetallics stems from potential applications in electronic devices and thermoelectric systems where the combination of thermal conductivity from the metallic phase and electronic band structure control is valuable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 175.1 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 108.1 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02330 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3620 | eV/atom | — |