ZrAl3 is an intermetallic compound formed from zirconium and aluminum, belonging to the class of advanced metallic intermetallics known for their combination of low density and structural rigidity. This material is primarily investigated in aerospace and high-temperature applications where weight reduction and mechanical stability are critical, though it remains largely in the research and development phase rather than widespread industrial production. ZrAl3 is valued for its potential to enable next-generation lightweight structural components, particularly in scenarios where conventional titanium or aluminum alloys reach their performance limits, though processing challenges and limited commercial availability currently restrict its adoption compared to more mature alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 14,545.4 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 14,425.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 9,226 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 11,485.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1462 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 0.7467 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.5016 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.4944 | eV/atom | — |