AlF is an intermetallic compound composed of aluminum and fluorine, representing a relatively uncommon material in conventional engineering practice. This compound is primarily of research and academic interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in specialized contexts where aluminum's lightweight properties and fluorine's chemical reactivity could provide unique performance advantages. The material's development pathway and practical viability remain largely experimental, though intermetallic compounds in this family are investigated for applications requiring exceptional hardness, thermal stability, or chemical resistance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,145.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,982 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1072 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3217 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.182 | eV/atom | — |