Al8Lu1Mn4 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining aluminum, lutetium, and manganese, belonging to the rare-earth aluminum alloy family under investigation for advanced structural and functional applications. This composition is primarily a research-phase material studied for potential use in high-temperature structural applications, lightweight aerospace components, or materials requiring enhanced mechanical performance through rare-earth strengthening. The inclusion of lutetium—an expensive and scarce rare earth element—suggests this alloy targets niche, performance-critical applications where cost is secondary to achieving specific property combinations that conventional aluminum alloys cannot match.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00380 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3390 | eV/atom | — |