YAlFe is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, aluminum, and iron, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, investigated for high-temperature structural applications and magnetic properties where the combination of lightweight aluminum with rare-earth yttrium and ferromagnetic iron offers potential for enhanced performance. Engineers consider YAlFe-based alloys where weight reduction, thermal stability, or specialized magnetic behavior is critical, though commercial availability and production maturity remain limited compared to established superalloys and permanent magnet systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 95.26 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 41.31 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.305 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.040 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01290 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3333 | eV/atom | — |