Ca3Al2Ge2 is an intermetallic compound combining calcium, aluminum, and germanium, belonging to the class of lightweight metal alloys with ordered crystal structures. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, being investigated for potential applications where the combination of low density with intermetallic strengthening could offer advantages. The compound represents exploration within the broader family of multi-element metallic systems that aim to achieve improved strength-to-weight ratios and thermal properties for advanced engineering applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1105 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 6.403 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6209 | eV/atom | — |