Y(AlSi)₂ is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium with aluminum and silicon, belonging to the class of rare-earth metal silicides and aluminides. This material is of primary interest in advanced metallurgy and composite research rather than established production, where it is investigated for high-temperature structural applications due to the strengthening contribution of rare-earth elements in ceramic-metal systems. Engineers would consider Y(AlSi)₂ primarily in research contexts exploring lightweight, high-stiffness phases for aerospace composites or ceramic matrix composites, where yttrium-containing intermetallics offer potential improvements in creep resistance and oxidation protection at elevated temperatures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 76.96 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 76.96 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.8329 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2763 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 40.46 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 40.46 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |