Zr₆Al₂Fe is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium, aluminum, and iron—a research-stage material within the zirconium-based alloy family. This composition is primarily studied for structural and high-temperature applications where the unique phase formation and lattice properties of zirconium intermetallics may offer advantages in strength-to-weight ratio or thermal stability. Because this is a specialized experimental compound rather than a commercial alloy, its adoption remains limited to research prototypes and aerospace/materials development contexts where engineers are evaluating next-generation lightweight structural candidates.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 105.6 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 48.91 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00180 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3290 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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