AlFe2Ni is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum, iron, and nickel in a 1:2:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic intermetallics. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature structural applications where the combination of low density with iron and nickel strengthening offers potential advantages over conventional aluminum alloys or nickel-based superalloys. AlFe2Ni represents an exploratory approach to developing advanced materials for aerospace and automotive sectors where weight reduction and thermal stability are critical; however, practical industrial adoption remains limited compared to established alternatives, making it most relevant for engineers evaluating next-generation alloy systems or conducting feasibility studies in weight-critical applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25,072.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13,407.3 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2522 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.314 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000281 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000272 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -10.65 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | -10.49 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2339 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.09958 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | -0.2892 | eV/atom | Measured |
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