Al13Os4 is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum with osmium, belonging to the family of high-strength metal intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in mainstream engineering, with potential applications in extreme-environment applications where high stiffness, thermal stability, and wear resistance are required. The osmium content makes this compound exceptionally dense and corrosion-resistant, positioning it for specialized aerospace, high-temperature, or premium wear-application contexts where cost is secondary to performance.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 21,368.1 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 21,368.1 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.4630 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2778 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 11,144.8 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 11,144.8 | ksi | — |