CeAlCu₂Ni₂ is a quaternary intermetallic compound containing cerium, aluminum, copper, and nickel, representing an emerging rare-earth metal system with potential for high-strength applications at elevated temperatures. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics, which are primarily investigated in research settings for advanced structural applications where conventional alloys reach their thermal or mechanical limits. The incorporation of cerium provides potential strengthening mechanisms and oxidation resistance, making it a candidate for aerospace and high-temperature engineering contexts, though industrial adoption remains limited and the material is best characterized as exploratory.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2737 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.4380 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4086 | eV/atom | — |