B4Al8Re12 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining boron, aluminum, and rhenium—a quaternary system with potential high-temperature structural applications. This material family is primarily of research interest rather than production-scale use; compounds in the B–Al–Re system are being investigated for ultra-high-temperature aerospace and power-generation environments where conventional superalloys reach their limits. Engineers would consider this material only in advanced R&D contexts exploring next-generation high-temperature materials with potential superior creep resistance and thermal stability compared to nickel-based superalloys.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00510 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2620 | eV/atom | — |