Ce₂Al₆ is an intermetallic compound combining cerium (a rare earth element) with aluminum, belonging to the family of rare-earth aluminum intermetallics. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential applications requiring high-temperature stability, catalytic properties, or specialized electronic behavior leveraging cerium's variable oxidation states. Industrial adoption remains limited, but the material is of interest to researchers exploring lightweight high-temperature materials, catalytic converters, and advanced electronic or photonic devices where rare-earth-aluminum phases offer unique chemical or physical synergies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000800 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4290 | eV/atom | — |