CaAlH2 is a calcium aluminum hydride compound belonging to the metal hydride family, of interest primarily in hydrogen storage and energy research rather than conventional structural applications. This material is investigated for its potential to reversibly absorb and release hydrogen under controlled conditions, making it relevant to clean energy systems and hydrogen-powered transportation infrastructure. Unlike commercial metal hydrides already deployed in some industrial settings, CaAlH2 represents an experimental composition being studied for improved hydrogen storage capacity and kinetic performance, with applications emerging in advanced energy storage technologies and fuel cell support systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,509.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,992.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.07952 | 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) | 0.3895 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1248 | eV/atom | — |