PrAlZn is a ternary intermetallic compound combining praseodymium (a rare-earth element), aluminum, and zinc. This material represents an experimental or specialized alloy system studied primarily in materials research for its potential combining rare-earth strengthening with lightweight aluminum metallurgy. Industrial applications remain limited and research-focused; PrAlZn is typically investigated for high-temperature structural applications or specialized aerospace/defense contexts where rare-earth intermetallics offer advantages in strength-to-weight ratios or thermal stability, though it has not achieved widespread commercial adoption compared to conventional aluminum alloys or established rare-earth magnesium systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2069 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4768 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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