K4 Al4 H16

metal
· K4 Al4 H16

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.

hydrogen storage researchadvanced composite precursorslightweight structural materialsexperimental metallurgychemical synthesis applicationsaerospace material development

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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