Lu2AlZn is a ternary intermetallic compound combining lutetium, aluminum, and zinc—representing an emerging class of high-density metallic materials developed primarily in research settings. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth aluminum intermetallics, which are of interest for applications requiring combinations of stiffness, density control, and thermal stability. Lu2AlZn remains largely experimental; its potential lies in specialized high-performance aerospace and advanced structural applications where the unique density-to-stiffness ratio and rare-earth contributions could offer advantages over conventional aluminum alloys or titanium alternatives, though industrial adoption and manufacturing scalability remain underdeveloped.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 69.47 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 45.94 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.553 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 1.030 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01040 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3933 | eV/atom | — |