Yb4Ni2C5 is a ytterbium-nickel carbide intermetallic compound, representing a rare-earth metal carbide in the research phase of materials development. This material belongs to the family of high-melting-point ceramic intermetallics and is primarily studied for potential high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys reach their performance limits. The compound's rare-earth nickel carbide composition positions it as a candidate for advanced engineering environments, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further characterization of mechanical properties and manufacturing feasibility.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3314 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.9290 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1933 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1943 | eV/atom | — |