Ce₂Mg₁Al₁ is a ternary intermetallic compound combining cerium (a rare-earth element), magnesium, and aluminum. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts as a candidate for lightweight structural applications, leveraging the low density of magnesium-aluminum systems enhanced by rare-earth strengthening. Potential industrial interest lies in aerospace, automotive, and high-temperature applications where weight reduction and thermal stability are critical, though commercial adoption remains limited pending further development of processing routes and cost optimization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.09500 | eV/atom | — |