Ca(AlSi)₂ is an intermetallic compound combining calcium with aluminum and silicon, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic materials with ceramic-like stiffness. This compound is primarily of research interest in materials science, where it is studied for potential applications requiring low density combined with structural rigidity; it represents an emerging class of materials that could serve as alternatives to conventional aluminum alloys in weight-critical aerospace and automotive applications, though industrial adoption remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 8,960.6 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 8,960.6 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.2675 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2305 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 5,887.4 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 5,887.4 | ksi | — |