MnAlCu2 is a ternary intermetallic compound combining manganese, aluminum, and copper, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic materials with ordered crystal structures. This alloy system is primarily of research and developmental interest, investigated for applications requiring combinations of low density with reasonable stiffness and controlled mechanical behavior. The material's potential lies in advanced structural applications where weight reduction and tailored elastic properties are critical, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to conventional aluminum alloys or established superalloys.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 17,955.1 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 17,955.1 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 18,125.4 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 9.126 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.3386 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.4300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 6,495.3 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 6,495.3 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 7,167.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2402 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.470 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 1.410 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07650 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.2747 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.08644 | eV/atom | — |