NaCa2Al is an intermetallic compound belonging to the sodium-calcium-aluminum system, representing a lightweight metallic phase that combines alkali and alkaline-earth elements with aluminum. This material exists primarily in research and experimental contexts rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in lightweight structural alloys and advanced metallurgical systems where low density and specific intermetallic properties are advantageous. The compound's viability depends on thermal stability, mechanical behavior at service temperature, and cost-effectiveness relative to conventional aluminum alloys and other lightweight alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.05235 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5301 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3178 | eV/atom | — |