Yb2Al3Cu is an intermetallic compound composed of ytterbium, aluminum, and copper, belonging to the rare-earth metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established production use, investigated for potential applications requiring the unique combination of rare-earth properties with lightweight aluminum and copper's thermal conductivity. Engineers would consider this compound in contexts exploring advanced metallurgical systems where rare-earth strengthening, specific electronic properties, or novel phase stability at temperature extremes offer advantages over conventional aluminum or copper-based alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2486 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02590 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3916 | eV/atom | — |