GaFe2Ni is an intermetallic compound combining gallium, iron, and nickel, representing a specialized alloy system studied primarily in research contexts for its potential magnetic and structural properties. This material belongs to the family of ternary metal intermetallics, which are of interest where conventional alloys cannot meet demanding combinations of magnetic performance, thermal stability, or mechanical properties. While not yet widespread in high-volume industrial production, compounds in this family are explored for applications requiring tailored magnetic behavior or exceptional hardness, particularly where single-phase intermetallic microstructures offer advantages over multi-phase commercial alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 158.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 41.82 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.426 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.509 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1822 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.1513 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.00360 | eV/atom | — |