LaYNi10 is a rare-earth nickel-based intermetallic compound containing lanthanum and yttrium, belonging to the family of hydrogen-storage and catalytic metal hydrides. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for hydrogen storage applications and catalytic processes, where its ability to absorb and release hydrogen reversibly makes it attractive for energy storage and chemical processing industries. Its selection over conventional alternatives depends on hydrogen capacity, cycling stability, and catalytic efficiency—parameters that position it as a promising candidate in emerging clean energy technologies, though industrial-scale deployment remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2911 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.295 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00170 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3445 | eV/atom | — |