Al1 Si2 Lu2

semiconductor
· Al1 Si2 Lu2

Al1Si2Lu2 is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum, silicon, and lutetium in a defined stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume production; it represents exploration into lightweight intermetallics that leverage rare-earth elements to achieve potential improvements in thermal stability, hardness, or creep resistance compared to conventional Al-Si alloys. Engineers would evaluate this compound for niche high-performance applications where the addition of lutetium (one of the densest rare-earth elements) offers specific benefits such as enhanced mechanical properties at elevated temperature or improved catalytic properties, though cost, scarcity, and processing complexity typically limit practical adoption to experimental aerospace, defense, or advanced materials research contexts.

rare-earth intermetallic researchhigh-temperature aerospace applicationslightweight structural compositesadvanced materials developmentcatalysis and functional ceramics

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
—
eV——
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
—
eV/atom——
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.