Y3AlNi8 is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, aluminum, and nickel, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural materials and advanced alloy systems where rare-earth strengthening effects are sought. The combination of yttrium's high melting point characteristics with aluminum and nickel suggests use in aerospace or thermal-barrier contexts, though engineering adoption remains limited pending demonstration of cost-effectiveness and processability advantages over conventional superalloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.841 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -21.67 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2013 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3258 | eV/atom | — |