CaAlSi is an intermetallic compound composed of calcium, aluminum, and silicon, representing a lightweight metallic material from the calcium-aluminum-silicon family. This material is primarily of research and development interest, investigated for potential applications requiring low density combined with structural rigidity, though it remains largely experimental and has not achieved widespread industrial adoption. The compound's appeal lies in its potential as a lightweight alternative to conventional metals and alloys in applications where density reduction is critical, though further development and characterization are needed to establish reliable performance standards and manufacturing pathways.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 57.09 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 57.09 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.4300 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2172 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 39.80 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 39.80 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.356 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -6.270 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00260 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4672 | eV/atom | — |