CaAl₃ is an intermetallic compound in the calcium-aluminum system, representing a lightweight metallic phase that combines low-density calcium with aluminum. While not widely commercialized as a standalone engineering material, CaAl₃ and related calcium-aluminum intermetallics are of research interest for lightweight structural applications and as potential reinforcement phases in aluminum-matrix composites, where their low density and high melting point offer advantages in aerospace and automotive contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.09072 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08770 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2383 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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