CaAl2Sn2 is an intermetallic compound combining calcium, aluminum, and tin—a rare ternary metal system that sits outside mainstream commercial use. This material is primarily of research interest in metallurgy and materials chemistry, where it is studied for understanding phase equilibria in multi-component alloy systems and exploring potential lightweight structural or functional applications. The specific industrial utility of this particular composition remains limited; engineers would encounter it mainly in academic research contexts or as a candidate material for specialized high-performance applications where tailored intermetallic properties (such as hardness, thermal stability, or electronic behavior) might offer advantages over conventional binary or ternary alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1504 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.01010 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3141 | eV/atom | — |