Al10W2 is an aluminum-tungsten intermetallic compound or composite material that combines aluminum's light weight with tungsten's high density and hardness, creating a material suited for specialized applications requiring improved strength or wear resistance. This material family is primarily explored in research and advanced manufacturing contexts for applications where conventional aluminum alloys fall short in durability or performance at elevated temperatures. Engineers would consider Al10W2 over standard aluminum alloys when seeking enhanced mechanical properties or wear characteristics, though availability and cost typically limit it to specialized industrial applications rather than high-volume production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00180 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1570 | eV/atom | — |