Rb3Al is an intermetallic compound composed of rubidium and aluminum, belonging to the family of alkali-metal aluminides. This material is primarily of research and academic interest rather than a mature commercial engineering material; it serves as a model compound for studying electron transfer, bonding mechanisms, and physical properties in alkali-metal–transition-metal systems. Rb3Al may find niche applications in advanced materials research, catalysis development, or specialized high-energy physics experiments where its unique crystal structure and electronic properties are leveraged, though practical engineering use remains limited compared to conventional aluminum alloys or established intermetallics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6.560 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3.550 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.322 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.500 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2340 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2112 | eV/atom | — |