YbAc is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining ytterbium and actinium, representing a rare-earth actinide material class studied primarily in advanced materials research rather than widespread industrial production. This material family is investigated for potential high-temperature applications and specialized nuclear fuel or shielding contexts where actinide chemistry and rare-earth properties may offer unique benefits. The compound remains largely experimental, with applications concentrated in nuclear science, materials research, and theoretical exploration of lanthanide-actinide phase behavior rather than conventional engineering practice.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22.12 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13.31 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.127 | 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) | 0.05580 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.05015 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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