CeGaNi4 is an intermetallic compound combining cerium, gallium, and nickel, belonging to the rare-earth metal family of advanced materials. This is a research-phase material rather than a commercial alloy; it is studied for potential applications in high-temperature functionality and magnetic applications where rare-earth intermetallics offer unique electronic and thermal properties. Engineers would consider materials in this family when seeking alternatives to conventional superalloys or magnetic materials that require specific cerium-containing compositions for specialized performance at elevated temperatures or in magnetically demanding environments.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3086 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07620 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4417 | eV/atom | — |