BaAl₂Si₂ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the barium-aluminum-silicon system, representing a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy. This compound is primarily of interest in materials science for understanding phase equilibria in multi-component metallic systems and exploring potential lightweight structural applications where barium's unique properties could be leveraged. While not widely deployed in production engineering, intermetallics in this family are being investigated for applications requiring specific stiffness characteristics or thermal properties in specialized aerospace and advanced manufacturing contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,149.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -2,977.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1216 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06670 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3235 | eV/atom | — |