La₂Al₃Cu₇ is a ternary intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, aluminum, and copper, belonging to the family of rare-earth metal alloys. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established production use, investigated for its potential in high-strength applications and electronic materials where the rare-earth element provides enhanced mechanical or magnetic properties relative to binary aluminum-copper systems. The compound represents an exploratory composition within rare-earth metallurgy, with potential applications in advanced aerospace, electronics, or specialty engineering contexts where the unique phase structure and properties of multi-component intermetallics offer advantages over conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2403 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3804 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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