Al₂Cl₆ is aluminum chloride dimer, a reactive chemical compound that exists as a gaseous or liquid phase species rather than a conventional solid structural material. This compound is primarily encountered in chemical processing and laboratory contexts as an intermediate or byproduct, not as an engineering material for load-bearing or structural applications. While aluminum chloride chemistry is fundamental to industrial catalysis and chemical synthesis, Al₂Cl₆ itself is not selected for mechanical or thermal engineering roles due to its high reactivity and instability under normal operating conditions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,056.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,558.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.254 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.601 | eV/atom | — |