YbAlAg₂ is an intermetallic compound combining ytterbium, aluminum, and silver, belonging to the rare-earth-containing metallic family. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential in advanced applications where the unique electronic and mechanical properties of rare-earth intermetallics are valuable; it is not yet established in high-volume industrial use. Engineers would consider this material in specialized contexts—such as thermoelectric devices, magnetic applications, or high-performance structural composites—where the combination of ytterbium's f-electron behavior, aluminum's lightweight contribution, and silver's conductivity offers advantages over conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,804.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,618.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3181 | 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) | 0.00660 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3526 | eV/atom | — |