Al16Ni7Sc6 is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum, nickel, and scandium—a research-phase material belonging to the family of lightweight, high-strength intermetallics. This ternary system is primarily of academic and exploratory industrial interest, developed to investigate how scandium addition affects phase stability, creep resistance, and elevated-temperature performance in aluminum-nickel systems. The material remains largely experimental rather than widely commercialized, but represents the broader push toward scandium-containing aerospace and engine alloys that offer improved thermal stability and reduced density compared to conventional superalloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00610 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6210 | eV/atom | — |