Al8Ca1Mn4 is an intermetallic compound in the aluminum-calcium-manganese system, representing a ternary phase that combines lightweight aluminum with calcium and manganese additions. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in lightweight structural composites and advanced casting alloys where the intermetallic phase can strengthen aluminum matrices. The inclusion of calcium and manganese suggests exploration of improved creep resistance and thermal stability compared to conventional aluminum alloys, though industrial adoption remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00210 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2730 | eV/atom | — |