K4Al4H16 is a metal hydride compound in the aluminum hydride family, likely a potassium-aluminum hydride complex. This material represents a research-phase compound rather than an established commercial alloy, with potential applications in hydrogen storage and advanced materials research due to its hydrogen-rich composition. The notable stiffness indicated by its bulk and shear moduli suggests possible applications in lightweight structural composites or as a precursor material in chemical synthesis, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further development and characterization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 1,975.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,237.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.056 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3100 | eV/atom | — |