Al4SiC4
metal· JVASP-146968· Al4SiC4
Al₄SiC₄ is an aluminum silicon carbide composite material that combines metallic aluminum with ceramic silicon carbide phases, creating a hybrid structure designed to balance metal ductility with ceramic hardness and wear resistance. This material is primarily investigated in research and advanced manufacturing contexts for applications requiring lightweight construction with enhanced surface durability and thermal management. It represents a materials development approach that exploits reinforcement of aluminum matrices with ceramic particulates or fibers to achieve performance advantages over conventional monolithic alloys.
Metal matrix compositesWear-resistant componentsLightweight structural partsThermal management applicationsAdvanced research materialsAerospace/automotive experimental
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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