Al₃Zn is an intermetallic compound consisting of aluminum and zinc in a 3:1 stoichiometric ratio, representing a distinct phase that forms within the Al-Zn binary system. This material is primarily encountered as a constituent phase in aluminum-zinc alloys rather than as a standalone engineering material, where it contributes to precipitation hardening and age-hardening mechanisms in commercial alloys like 7xxx-series aluminum. Al₃Zn's significance lies in its role in controlling mechanical properties through microstructural engineering; understanding its formation and dissolution kinetics is critical for heat-treatment optimization of high-strength aerospace and automotive components.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.666 | 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) | 0.02840 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.02836 | eV/atom | — |