Al8Sc1Fe4 is an aluminum-based intermetallic compound containing scandium and iron additions, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase alloy designed to explore enhanced mechanical properties and thermal stability through scandium strengthening combined with iron precipitation hardening in aluminum matrices. While not yet widely commercialized, aluminum-scandium-iron compounds are being investigated for aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where improved stiffness-to-weight ratios and thermal resistance could offer advantages over conventional aluminum alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,474.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,939.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00160 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4420 | eV/atom | — |