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Al₁Ni₃ is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum and nickel in a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This material belongs to the Al-Ni intermetallic family, which has received significant research attention for potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and electronic devices due to the combination of light weight from aluminum and high melting point contributions from nickel. While not yet widely commercialized at scale, Al-Ni intermetallics are studied as candidates for aerospace and automotive applications where thermal stability and reduced density compared to traditional superalloys could offer advantages.