AlSi3W2 is an aluminum-silicon-tungsten composite alloy designed to combine the lightweight advantages of aluminum with tungsten's high density and hardness. This material represents a research-phase composite engineered for applications requiring enhanced wear resistance, thermal stability, or radiation shielding in a relatively dense aluminum matrix. While not yet a widely established commercial alloy, materials in this family are being explored for specialized aerospace, defense, and high-temperature applications where conventional aluminum alloys fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.330 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04060 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1911 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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