NdAl is an intermetallic compound combining neodymium and aluminum, belonging to the rare-earth metal alloy family. While this specific composition is not widely established in commercial production, NdAl and related rare-earth aluminum intermetallics are primarily investigated for high-temperature structural applications and magnetic devices where the rare-earth element provides enhanced properties. This material represents research-level exploration into lightweight, high-strength compounds, with potential relevance in aerospace, permanent magnet systems, and advanced thermal applications where rare-earth strengthening mechanisms offer advantages over conventional aluminum alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,310.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,003.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2013 | lb/in³ | 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 | 0.000259 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000305 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | 5.927 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 8.103 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4259 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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