YbAlB4 is an intermetallic compound combining ytterbium, aluminum, and boron, belonging to the rare-earth metal boride family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, studied for its potential in high-temperature applications and exotic material systems where rare-earth elements provide enhanced thermal or electronic properties. Engineers considering this compound should recognize it as a specialized material for advanced research contexts, particularly in materials science investigations of boride systems and rare-earth metallurgy, rather than for conventional engineering applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.642 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.2220 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2325 | eV/atom | — |