CeAl8Cu4 is a rare-earth intermetallic compound containing cerium, aluminum, and copper, representing a complex ternary system that bridges metallurgy and materials chemistry. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth aluminum bronzes and is primarily of research interest for understanding phase stability and electronic properties in multi-component systems rather than established industrial production. Potential applications leverage the unique electronic and thermal characteristics of cerium-containing intermetallics, though practical engineering use remains limited pending further development of processing methods and property optimization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1787 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.6310 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01340 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3030 | eV/atom | — |