Zr₄Al₁₁Si is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, aluminum, and silicon, belonging to the family of lightweight refractory alloys. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established production, explored for high-temperature structural applications where thermal stability and low density are simultaneously valued. The addition of silicon to zirconium-aluminum systems aims to improve oxidation resistance and creep strength, making it a candidate for aerospace propulsion systems, thermal barriers, and advanced composites requiring materials that retain strength at elevated temperatures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.134 | 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) | 0.01000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4802 | eV/atom | — |