La2MgAl3 is an intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, magnesium, and aluminum, belonging to the rare-earth metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for lightweight structural applications and potential high-temperature uses, where the combination of rare-earth strengthening and low-density constituents offers potential advantages over conventional aluminum or magnesium alloys. Engineers would evaluate this compound in contexts requiring both reduced weight and enhanced strength or creep resistance, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to well-established aluminum-rare-earth systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1625 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4712 | eV/atom | — |