CeAl₄Ni is an intermetallic compound combining cerium, aluminum, and nickel, belonging to the rare-earth metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest in metallurgy and materials science, investigated for potential applications requiring the unique combination of rare-earth strengthening with aluminum-nickel phase stability, though it remains largely experimental rather than widely commercialized. Engineers would consider this material when exploring novel intermetallic systems for high-temperature or specialty applications where rare-earth elements provide advantages in strength, creep resistance, or magnetic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1726 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.7350 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5819 | eV/atom | — |