Y3Al3Ni3 is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, aluminum, and nickel in a defined stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of rare-earth transition-metal intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and advanced aerospace systems where intermetallic phases offer improved strength-to-weight ratios and thermal stability compared to conventional alloys. Engineers would consider this compound for exploratory projects requiring lightweight, refractory materials, though maturity and availability differ significantly from commercial superalloys or titanium aluminides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000200 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6670 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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