Al2 Cu4 Re4
semiconductor· Al2 Cu4 Re4
Al₂Cu₄Re₄ is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum, copper, and rhenium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material primarily explored for high-temperature structural applications where the rhenium addition provides solid-solution strengthening and oxidation resistance beyond conventional Al-Cu systems. While not yet established in volume production, this material family represents the broader class of aluminum-refractory element intermetallics developed to extend aluminum's utility in aerospace and thermal-management environments where nickel-based superalloys become economically or weight-prohibitively expensive.
high-temperature aerospace structuresrefractory intermetallics (research)lightweight superalloy alternativesthermal barrier applicationsexperimental propulsion systemsadvanced composite matrices
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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