B2 Al1 Cr2 is an intermetallic compound featuring a B2 (CsCl-type) crystal structure, composed of aluminum and chromium. This material belongs to the aluminum-chromium intermetallic family, which is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production. Intermetallics in this system are investigated for potential structural applications requiring high stiffness, oxidation resistance, and elevated-temperature stability, though processing challenges and brittleness at low temperatures have limited their industrial adoption compared to conventional superalloys and composite alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 32,812.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 24,395.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4280 | eV/atom | — |