NdAl₃ is an intermetallic compound combining neodymium (a rare-earth element) with aluminum, belonging to the class of rare-earth metal aluminides. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued for its potential in high-temperature applications and magnetic device contexts where rare-earth elements provide enhanced functional properties. Its use remains limited compared to conventional alloys, with development focused on niche aerospace, automotive, and advanced electronics applications where its rare-earth content can be leveraged for performance gains.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.363 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000314 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000286 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | 7.310 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 7.177 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000100 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4792 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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