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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 26,174.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 12,711.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02370 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4380 | eV/atom | — |