Al8Mo3 is an intermetallic compound in the aluminum-molybdenum system, representing a research-phase material that combines aluminum's light weight with molybdenum's high melting point and stiffness. This class of aluminum-refractory metal intermetallics is investigated for high-temperature structural applications where conventional aluminum alloys fail, particularly in aerospace and thermal management contexts where engineers seek alternatives to nickel-based superalloys or expensive tungsten composites.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,042.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14,624.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3240 | eV/atom | — |