TaAlSi is a ternary intermetallic alloy combining tantalum, aluminum, and silicon, belonging to the refractory metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature structural applications, leveraging tantalum's exceptional melting point and oxidation resistance combined with aluminum and silicon for density and wear property optimization. Engineers consider TaAlSi compounds for extreme-environment applications where conventional nickel-based superalloys reach their thermal limits, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to established refractory alloy systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2996 | 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) | 0.06170 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2904 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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