Yb₄Fe₄B₁₆ is an intermetallic compound combining ytterbium, iron, and boron—a research-phase material belonging to the rare-earth iron boride family. This compound is of interest primarily in materials science and condensed matter physics research, particularly for investigating magnetic, electronic, and structural properties that emerge from the combination of rare-earth and transition metal elements. While not yet established in high-volume industrial applications, materials in this family are explored for potential use in advanced magnetic systems and high-performance functional materials where rare-earth–transition metal interactions offer unique property combinations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00690 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5150 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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