Y₂Co₅Cu₅ is a ternary intermetallic compound combining yttrium, cobalt, and copper elements, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest for its potential in permanent magnet applications and magnetic device engineering, where the cobalt-copper base combined with yttrium addition offers possibilities for tailored magnetic properties and phase stability at elevated temperatures. The specific composition represents an experimental system rather than a commercial product, and its viability depends on balancing magnetic performance, cost, and processing complexity against established alternatives like NdFeB or SmCo permanent magnets.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2807 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.225 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08410 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1111 | eV/atom | — |