Lu17Ni83 is a rare-earth–transition-metal intermetallic compound composed primarily of lutetium and nickel, belonging to the family of lanthanide-based metallic systems. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential applications in hydrogen storage, energy conversion, and advanced magnetic systems, leveraging the unique electronic and structural properties that rare-earth–nickel combinations provide. The high lutetium content makes this a specialized, high-cost material of interest to researchers exploring next-generation functional metals rather than a conventional structural alloy.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3109 | eV/atom | — |