CeScAl4 is an intermetallic compound combining cerium, scandium, and aluminum, belonging to the rare-earth metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in widespread industrial production, being studied for potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and advanced functional materials where rare-earth strengthening and low density are beneficial. The incorporation of cerium and scandium into an aluminum matrix represents an emerging approach to developing lightweight metallic compounds with enhanced thermal stability compared to conventional aluminum alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1481 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.5830 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03080 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4534 | eV/atom | — |