Al2Fe3Si3
metal· JVASP-12985· Al2Fe3Si3
Al2Fe3Si3 is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum, iron, and silicon—a ternary system that forms hard, brittle phases typically found as secondary constituents in aluminum-iron-silicon alloys. This material is primarily of research and metallurgical interest rather than a standalone engineering material, encountered in cast aluminum alloys (particularly Al-Fe-Si casting alloys) where it forms during solidification and influences mechanical properties and wear resistance. Engineers would encounter this phase in understanding the microstructure of aluminum foundry alloys and composite materials, where controlling its formation and distribution is key to optimizing strength, hardness, and thermal stability.
aluminum casting alloyswear-resistant coatingsintermetallic researchlightweight structural compositesengine block componentsmicrostructural strengthening
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Export Control
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.