YAlCu is a ternary intermetallic compound combining yttrium, aluminum, and copper—a research-phase material belonging to the rare-earth aluminum alloy family. While not yet widely commercialized, this composition is investigated for potential applications requiring lightweight, high-strength properties at elevated temperatures, leveraging yttrium's role as a strengthening element in aluminum-based systems. Engineers considering YAlCu would typically be exploring advanced aerospace or specialty applications where conventional aluminum alloys reach performance limits, though material availability and manufacturing processes remain developmental.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.158 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5121 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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