Ni₄Ce₂ is an intermetallic compound combining nickel and cerium, belonging to the rare-earth-transition metal family of materials. This compound is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural materials and advanced alloy systems where rare-earth strengthening effects are leveraged. Cerium-containing nickel intermetallics are investigated for their potential to improve creep resistance and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures, making them candidates for aerospace and power-generation environments, though engineering adoption remains limited compared to conventional nickel-based superalloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000300 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4040 | eV/atom | — |