Y3Cu4Si4 is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, copper, and silicon, belonging to the family of rare-earth metal intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in advanced metallurgical systems where the combination of rare-earth strengthening and copper-based bonding offers thermal or structural benefits. Engineers would consider this compound in specialized contexts such as composite reinforcement, high-temperature bonding systems, or electronic packaging where the yttrium-copper-silicon chemistry provides advantages over conventional metallic binders or reinforcing phases.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2045 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6471 | eV/atom | — |