AlRe2

AlRe2 is a stable metallic intermetallic compound formed from aluminum and rhenium.

AlRe
Crystal structure of AlRe2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AlRe2

AlRe2 is a metallic intermetallic compound composed of aluminum and rhenium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration that is well-documented in materials science literature.

With a significant number of reported structural variations across multiple databases, this compound serves as a key subject for understanding the complex bonding behaviors between transition metals and light elements. Its metallic nature and stability make it a point of interest for researchers investigating high-performance alloy systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AlRe2, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
4 DFT sources

Structures

91
5 databases, 20 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where AlRe2 is used.

Materials science researchAlloy developmentStructural phase studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AlRe2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AlRe2?

AlRe2 is a stable metallic intermetallic compound formed from aluminum and rhenium.

More questions
What is AlRe2 used for?
AlRe2 is used in materials science research, alloy development, and structural phase studies.
What is the band gap of AlRe2?
AlRe2 is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is AlRe2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is AlRe2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — AlRe2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of AlRe2 are known?
91 structures of AlRe2 are reported across 5 databases, spanning 20 distinct space groups.
What elements does AlRe2 contain?
AlRe2 contains Al and Re (2 elements).
Where does the data for AlRe2 come from?
AlRe2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable metallic aluminide, AlRe2 occupies a distinct position in the landscape of binary intermetallic compounds, serving as a foundational reference point for studying the phase stability and structural diversity of rhenium-based alloys.

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

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