Y3Al7Cu2 is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, aluminum, and copper, belonging to the rare-earth aluminum alloy family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for applications requiring high strength-to-weight ratios and thermal stability; it appears in literature on advanced metallic composites and strengthening phases in aluminum alloys rather than as a standalone commercial product. Engineers would consider yttrium-aluminum-copper intermetallics when designing lightweight structural materials or reinforcement phases for high-temperature applications, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to more established aluminum alloy systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,764.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,127.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1566 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 15.50 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5247 | eV/atom | — |