Yb3Zn is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining ytterbium and zinc, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential applications in high-temperature structural applications, thermoelectric devices, and advanced ceramics where rare-earth compounds offer unique electronic and thermal properties. Compared to conventional ceramics, rare-earth intermetallics like Yb3Zn are notable for their potential to combine metallic conductivity with ceramic stability, making them candidates for specialized aerospace and energy applications, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further development and cost optimization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.420 | 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) | 0.1396 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.07417 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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