Zr3Al1 is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium and aluminum in a 3:1 atomic ratio, belonging to the family of refractory intermetallics with semiconductor electronic characteristics. This material is primarily of research and development interest for high-temperature structural applications, where its combination of low density and high-temperature stability offers potential advantages over conventional superalloys. While not yet widely deployed in production engineering, Zr-Al intermetallics are being investigated for aerospace and advanced thermal applications due to their promise in balancing mechanical performance across elevated temperature ranges.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00290 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3090 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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