TaAl is an intermetallic compound combining tantalum and aluminum, belonging to the refractory metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, investigated for high-temperature structural applications where exceptional strength retention and oxidation resistance are required. TaAl and related tantalum-aluminum intermetallics are explored as potential candidates for advanced aerospace and power generation systems, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to established superalloys; the material's appeal lies in its ability to maintain mechanical properties at elevated temperatures while offering a different alloying strategy than nickel-based competitors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.32 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3596 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.08628 | eV/atom | — |