GaNi
metalGaNi is an intermetallic compound composed of gallium and nickel, belonging to the family of binary metallic compounds with ordered crystal structures. This material exhibits a combination of metallic bonding with intermetallic ordering, resulting in distinct mechanical properties that differ significantly from mechanical mixtures or conventional alloys. GaNi is primarily of research and development interest for applications requiring high-temperature stability, wear resistance, or specialized electronic properties, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to conventional Ni-based superalloys. The material is notable for its potential use in environments where lighter density or specific stiffness-to-weight ratios are advantageous, making it relevant to aerospace material scientists and researchers exploring next-generation high-performance intermetallic compounds.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | — | Pa | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | Pa | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | — | Pa | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | Pa | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | eV/atom | — | — |