Ar3Fe is an intermetallic compound in the iron-argon system, representing a research-phase material rather than a widely commercialized alloy. This metallic compound falls within the broader family of intermetallic materials, which are ordered crystalline phases formed between metals and offer potential for high-temperature performance and specialized mechanical properties. The extremely low density suggests potential applications in aerospace or lightweight structural research, though Ar3Fe remains primarily of academic interest pending industrial validation of its synthesis, stability, and cost-effectiveness relative to conventional iron-based materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.06792 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.224 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.223 | eV/atom | — |