Ce3Al is an intermetallic compound combining cerium (a rare-earth element) with aluminum, forming an ordered crystalline phase with metallic character. This material belongs to the rare-earth intermetallic family and remains primarily a research compound rather than an established commercial material; it is studied for its potential to combine the unique electronic and magnetic properties of cerium with aluminum's lightweight character. Ce3Al represents exploratory work in functional intermetallics, particularly relevant for applications requiring specialized magnetic behavior, electronic properties, or high-temperature stability where conventional alloys are insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,977.1 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,847.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2630 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.611 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 36.68 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08030 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.1700 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.1537 | eV/atom | — |