PrAl8Fe4
metalPrAl8Fe4 is an intermetallic compound combining praseodymium, aluminum, and iron—a rare-earth metal system belonging to the family of high-strength, lightweight intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established production use; such Pr-Al-Fe compounds are investigated for aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where the combination of low density with ceramic-like stiffness and thermal stability offers potential advantages over conventional aluminum alloys or superalloys. The material's value lies in its potential for extreme-environment engineering where weight reduction and thermal performance are critical, though manufacturing scalability and brittleness typical of intermetallics remain engineering challenges.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,400.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,848.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1776 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.490 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -10.12 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4070 | eV/atom | — |