LaAl3Cu is an intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, aluminum, and copper, belonging to the rare-earth–transition metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications, magnetic materials, or electronic devices where rare-earth intermetallics offer enhanced properties. Engineers considering this material should note it represents an emerging composition within the broader class of rare-earth aluminum intermetallics, which are being explored for improved strength-to-weight ratios, thermal stability, or functional (magnetic/electronic) properties compared to conventional aluminum alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1704 | 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) | -0.5274 | eV/atom | — |