LaFeNi4 is an intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, iron, and nickel, belonging to the rare-earth transition-metal alloy family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for hydrogen storage and energy applications, where its crystal structure enables reversible hydrogen absorption—making it relevant for clean energy systems and advanced battery technologies. Its notable advantage over conventional storage materials lies in its tunable hydrogen-uptake capacity and potential for cyclic performance in fuel cell and hydrogen economy applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.248 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.646 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02570 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2572 | eV/atom | — |