Y3Al1 is a rare-earth aluminum intermetallic compound belonging to the family of yttrium-aluminum garnets and related phases, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photonic applications, leveraging the optical and electronic properties that arise from yttrium's lanthanide character combined with aluminum's semiconducting behavior. Its potential applications span solid-state lighting, scintillation detection, and advanced optical coatings, where rare-earth aluminum phases offer advantages in thermal stability and bandgap engineering compared to conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,440.4 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,734 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01970 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2270 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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