Al2La2

Al2La2 is a stable metallic intermetallic compound formed from aluminum and lanthanum that is frequently studied in materials science databases.

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Crystal structure of Al2La2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Al2La2

Al2La2 is a metallic intermetallic compound composed of aluminum and lanthanum. As a material that sits on the convex hull, it exhibits notable thermodynamic stability, making it a significant subject for structural analysis and phase diagram studies.

With a high degree of data richness across multiple databases, this compound serves as a reference point for understanding the bonding and structural behavior of rare-earth aluminum alloys. Its metallic nature suggests potential utility in specialized metallurgical applications where stable, conductive intermetallic phases are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Al2La2, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

29
5 databases, 13 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Al2La2 is used.

Metallurgical researchPhase diagram modelingFundamental materials science studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Al2La2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Al2La2?

Al2La2 is a stable metallic intermetallic compound formed from aluminum and lanthanum that is frequently studied in materials science databases.

More questions
What is Al2La2 used for?
Al2La2 is used in metallurgical research, phase diagram modeling, and fundamental materials science studies.
What is the band gap of Al2La2?
Al2La2 is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is Al2La2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is Al2La2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Al2La2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Al2La2 are known?
29 structures of Al2La2 are reported across 5 databases, spanning 13 distinct space groups.
What elements does Al2La2 contain?
Al2La2 contains Al and La (2 elements).
Where does the data for Al2La2 come from?
Al2La2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable phase within the aluminum-lanthanum system, Al2La2 represents a foundational structure for exploring binary intermetallic interactions. It serves as a key benchmark for researchers investigating the complex phase space of rare-earth metal alloys.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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