Y1Mg1Cd2 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining yttrium, magnesium, and cadmium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the rare-earth magnesium intermetallic family, which has been investigated for lightweight structural applications and functional properties at elevated temperatures. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this compositional space are of research interest for potential use in aerospace, automotive, and thermal management applications where rare-earth strengthening of magnesium alloys could offer improved creep resistance or specific stiffness compared to conventional Mg alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01280 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3550 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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