AlFe
metal· AlFe
AlFe is an aluminum-iron intermetallic compound or aluminum-iron based alloy system. This material family bridges the properties of lightweight aluminum with the strength and stiffness contributions of iron, positioning it between conventional aluminum alloys and higher-density steel alternatives. AlFe compositions are of interest in structural applications where weight reduction and moderate-to-high stiffness are competing demands, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to established Al-Cu, Al-Mg, and Al-Si systems.
lightweight structural componentsaerospace/automotive researchhigh-stiffness-to-weight applicationsintermetallic compounds (experimental)damping-critical structureselevated-temperature stability studies
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 25,322.3 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 25,322.3 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 25,396.1 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 1.073 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.2689 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 13,838 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 13,838 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 15,672.8 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2091 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.6630 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 5.290 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)3 entries | -0.2747 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.2601 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.3577 | eV/atom | — |
N entriesMultiple entries per property — large groups are collapsed; click a summary row to expand. Use filters above to narrow by form / heat treatment / basis.
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.