Al3Ni9C is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum, nickel, and carbon, representing a specialized material from the aluminum-nickel carbide family. This compound is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural materials and wear-resistant coatings where the intermetallic strengthening and carbide reinforcement phases offer advantages over conventional aluminum alloys. Engineers would consider this material in contexts requiring enhanced thermal stability or hardness beyond traditional aluminum alloys, though availability and processing maturity remain limited compared to commercial alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.157 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05120 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3618 | eV/atom | — |