CeAl₃Ni₂ is a ternary intermetallic compound combining cerium, aluminum, and nickel—a rare-earth metal system studied primarily for specialized high-performance applications. This material belongs to the family of cerium-based intermetallics, which are of interest for their potential in extreme environments due to their high elastic stiffness and thermal stability, though industrial adoption remains limited. The material is most relevant in research and development contexts exploring advanced aerospace, nuclear, or high-temperature structural applications where rare-earth reinforcement could offer advantages over conventional superalloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 16,328.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,125.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2070 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 25.97 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6213 | eV/atom | — |