LaAlCu4 is an intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, aluminum, and copper, belonging to the rare-earth metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in mainstream engineering, with potential applications in high-strength lightweight systems where rare-earth intermetallics offer improved strength-to-weight ratios and thermal stability compared to conventional aluminum alloys. Engineers would consider this material in advanced aerospace, defense, or specialized thermal management projects where experimental alloys can provide performance advantages, though availability, cost, and processing maturity differ significantly from commercial alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.994 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.08820 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2418 | eV/atom | — |