Al₁Ni₂Ta₁ is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum, nickel, and tantalum—a research-phase material in the refractory intermetallic family. This composition sits at the intersection of lightweight aluminum metallurgy and high-temperature nickel-tantalum systems, positioning it as an exploratory candidate for extreme-environment structural applications. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this chemical family are investigated for high-temperature aerospace and power-generation contexts where conventional superalloys approach their limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 28,031 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,829.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02650 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4700 | eV/atom | — |