Y1In3 is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium and indium, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and specialized electronics interest, investigated for potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and advanced semiconductor or thermoelectric devices where rare-earth elements provide enhanced thermal stability or electronic properties. Y1In3 remains largely experimental; engineers would consider it only in cutting-edge applications where conventional intermetallics prove insufficient and cost/availability constraints are secondary to performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00360 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4340 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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