Yb2AlSi2 is an intermetallic compound combining ytterbium, aluminum, and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth metal family of advanced materials. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume production, investigated for potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and specialized alloy development where rare-earth elements enhance mechanical properties or thermal stability. The ytterbium-aluminum-silicon system represents an emerging material class for aerospace and thermal management applications, though practical adoption remains limited pending further development and cost reduction.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2422 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -0.4733 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02570 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4845 | eV/atom | — |