Ca3Al7Cu2 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the calcium-aluminum-copper family, representing a multi-component metallic phase with ordered crystal structure. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than widely commercialized, studied for potential applications in lightweight structural alloys and advanced composites where the combination of metallic elements offers tuning of mechanical properties. Its relatively low density combined with intermetallic strengthening makes it a candidate for high-temperature or weight-critical applications, though processing and cost considerations typically limit current industrial adoption compared to more established aluminum alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,459 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.06557 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2137 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,693.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1123 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -4.690 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3901 | eV/atom | — |