AlFe3B is an intermetallic compound in the aluminum-iron-boron system, representing a hard, brittle phase that forms in cast aluminum alloys and composite materials. This material is primarily encountered in research and advanced casting applications where it acts as a reinforcing phase or byproduct in aluminum matrix composites and high-strength cast aluminum systems. Engineers consider AlFe3B for applications demanding elevated hardness and wear resistance, though its brittle character typically limits use to composite matrices rather than monolithic applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2230 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.010 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1531 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1605 | eV/atom | — |