Yb6Al7Cu16 is a rare-earth intermetallic compound combining ytterbium with aluminum and copper, belonging to the family of complex metallic alloys. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, studied for its potential in high-temperature applications and electronic devices where the unique electronic properties of rare-earth elements can be exploited. Engineers would consider this material in specialized contexts where conventional alloys are insufficient, such as thermoelectric conversion or magnetic applications, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending further development of synthesis and processing techniques.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2915 | 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) | 0.00880 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3630 | eV/atom | — |