Y8Al4 is an intermetallic compound in the yttrium-aluminum system, likely a research or specialty material combining rare-earth and lightweight metallic elements. This material family is of interest in advanced aerospace and high-temperature applications where combining yttrium's thermal stability with aluminum's low density offers potential advantages, though it remains primarily in experimental or niche industrial use rather than mainstream production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000600 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3520 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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