Li3Al2 is an intermetallic compound combining lithium and aluminum, belonging to the lightweight metal alloy family with potential for high-performance structural applications. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than widespread industrial production; it is investigated for aerospace, automotive, and energy storage sectors where the combination of low density (from lithium content) and intermetallic strengthening could offer weight reduction benefits. Li3Al2 represents the broader class of lithium-aluminum compounds being explored as candidates for next-generation lightweight structural materials and as components in advanced battery systems, though maturation from experimental phase to production-scale engineering application remains ongoing.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 39.06 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 39.27 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 2.050 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1617 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 34.12 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 34.88 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1980 | eV/atom | — |