Li2YAl is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, yttrium, and aluminum, representing an emerging class of lightweight metallic materials with potential for advanced structural applications. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in aerospace and energy storage sectors where the combination of low density with reasonable stiffness could offer weight-reduction benefits. Engineers would consider Li2YAl as an exploratory candidate for next-generation applications requiring simultaneous minimization of mass and maintenance of mechanical integrity, though material maturity, processing complexity, and cost-effectiveness relative to conventional lightweight alloys remain key evaluation criteria.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 33.54 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21.47 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.200 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 0.8600 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3151 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.05412 | eV/atom | — |