Al9Tb3 is an intermetallic compound in the aluminum-terbium system, representing a rare-earth aluminum phase of interest primarily in materials research rather than widespread industrial production. This compound belongs to the family of rare-earth aluminum metallics, which are investigated for potential applications in high-temperature structural materials, magnetic applications, and advanced alloy development. Al9Tb3 is largely experimental; its practical utility depends on understanding how terbium's rare-earth properties modify aluminum's lightweight characteristics, though commercial adoption remains limited due to terbium's scarcity and cost.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00550 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4620 | eV/atom | — |