CaAl2 is an intermetallic compound consisting of calcium and aluminum, belonging to the class of lightweight metallic materials with potential applications in advanced structural and functional systems. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than an established commercial alloy, as intermetallic compounds offer possibilities for tailoring mechanical properties through compositional control. Engineers would consider CaAl2 in specialized contexts where low density combined with moderate stiffness is advantageous, particularly in emerging fields exploring new material architectures.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 8,189.3 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 8,189.3 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 8,093.1 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.00166 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.2056 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.2100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 5,998.9 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 5,998.9 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 5,908.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.08754 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 9.070 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.7486 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.4050 | eV/atom | — |