YbAl₈Fe₄ is an intermetallic compound combining ytterbium, aluminum, and iron, belonging to the rare-earth metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research and development interest, studied for potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and advanced engineering systems where rare-earth intermetallics offer unique combinations of strength and thermal stability. While not yet widely commercialized, materials in this compositional family are investigated for aerospace and thermal management applications where conventional aluminum alloys or iron-based systems reach their performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1941 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.257 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4013 | eV/atom | — |