Dy₁Al₈Cr₄ is an intermetallic compound combining dysprosium (a rare-earth element), aluminum, and chromium, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound investigated for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and functional materials where rare-earth intermetallics offer enhanced mechanical stability or electronic properties. The rare-earth component (dysprosium) imparts thermal stability and potential magnetic or electronic functionality, while the aluminum-chromium matrix provides lightweight characteristics typical of advanced aerospace and high-temperature engineering contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 119.4 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 77.09 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00110 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2170 | eV/atom | — |