Lu6Al2 is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium and aluminum, belonging to the rare-earth metal-aluminum family of materials. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and electronic devices where rare-earth intermetallics offer advantages in thermal stability and specialized electromagnetic properties. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering, materials in this family are of interest to aerospace and materials researchers exploring alternatives to conventional superalloys and semiconducting compounds.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00650 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2190 | eV/atom | — |