Y2AlCd is an intermetallic compound composed of yttrium, aluminum, and cadmium, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial use, with potential applications in lightweight structural applications and specialized alloys where rare-earth strengthening effects are desired. The combination of yttrium's strength-enhancing properties with aluminum's low density makes this compound a candidate for high-performance aerospace or defense material studies, though cadmium's toxicity and environmental restrictions limit broader industrial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23.83 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4.580 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.314 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4313 | eV/atom | — |