AlNiF is an intermetallic compound composed of aluminum, nickel, and fluorine, belonging to the family of ternary metal fluorides and intermetallics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume commercial use, with potential applications in specialized high-performance alloys and advanced functional materials where the combination of light weight (aluminum-based), strength contribution (nickel), and chemical stability (fluorine incorporation) could be advantageous. Engineers would consider AlNiF in development contexts where conventional Al-Ni binary alloys fall short in corrosion resistance, oxidation stability, or specific stiffness requirements, though material availability, processing maturity, and cost-benefit relative to established alternatives remain limiting factors for broad adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,613.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,158.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1432 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00100 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.213 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7854 | eV/atom | — |