Y4Mg2Ni4 is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, magnesium, and nickel elements, belonging to the rare-earth transition-metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest for hydrogen storage and energy conversion applications, where the complex crystal structure and metallic bonding enable reversible hydrogen absorption; it represents an emerging class of materials investigated for next-generation energy storage systems rather than established high-volume industrial production. Engineers evaluating this compound should recognize it as a development-stage material whose relevance depends on specialized energy or environmental applications requiring advanced hydrogen management.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000900 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4510 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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