YAl2Si2 is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, aluminum, and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established commercial production, explored for potential applications requiring thermal stability and corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures. Its use in engineering remains experimental, with investigation focused on aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where rare-earth reinforcement phases could enhance performance in ceramic matrix composites or advanced metallic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.243 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -14.21 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4190 | eV/atom | — |