CaAlH5 is an experimental metal hydride compound containing calcium, aluminum, and hydrogen, belonging to the complex hydride family of materials under active research for hydrogen storage applications. This material is primarily investigated in laboratory and development settings rather than established industrial production, with potential relevance to clean energy systems where reversible hydrogen absorption and release are critical. Engineers would consider this material class for next-generation hydrogen storage solutions that require lightweight, high-capacity systems, though the compound remains in the research phase with limited commercial availability compared to conventional hydride or carbon-based storage alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,233 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,517.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.06460 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.347 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 17.25 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.03676 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -223.7 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3819 | eV/atom | — |