La₃ScAl₈ is a ternary intermetallic compound containing lanthanum, scandium, and aluminum, belonging to the rare-earth metal alloy family. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in lightweight structural applications and high-temperature performance, as the rare-earth and transition-metal composition suggests possibilities for enhanced mechanical properties at elevated temperatures. The material remains largely experimental; engineers would consider it only in specialized research programs or advanced aerospace/automotive projects where novel intermetallic combinations are being evaluated for weight reduction or thermal stability benefits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1571 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00100 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00750 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5135 | eV/atom | — |