Al₄Ce₂ is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum and cerium, belonging to the rare-earth aluminum alloy family with semiconducting properties. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in advanced electronics, thermoelectric devices, and high-temperature structural applications where rare-earth reinforcement is beneficial. Engineers would consider this compound for specialized roles requiring the thermal stability and electronic characteristics of cerium-aluminum phases, though material availability and processing routes remain active areas of investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 74.13 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 50.36 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00490 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4670 | eV/atom | — |