Ca₃Al is an intermetallic compound in the calcium-aluminum system, representing a fixed stoichiometric phase rather than a conventional alloy. This material is primarily of research and academic interest, studied for its crystal structure and phase behavior in lightweight metal systems; industrial applications remain limited due to processing challenges and competition from more established lightweight alloys. Engineers may encounter Ca₃Al in specialized contexts involving calcium metallurgy, thermal analysis of Ca-Al systems, or development of novel lightweight structural materials, though it has not achieved widespread commercial use compared to aluminum alloys or magnesium-based intermetallics.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.980 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.09760 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1321 | eV/atom | — |