YbAlNi is a ternary intermetallic compound composed of ytterbium, aluminum, and nickel, representing an emerging class of rare-earth-containing metallic materials. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics and is primarily of interest in research contexts for its potential electronic, magnetic, and thermal properties that could enable advanced functionality in specialized applications. The compound is being investigated for use in thermoelectric devices, magnetocaloric materials, and high-performance alloy development where rare-earth elements provide magnetic ordering or electronic band structure benefits unavailable in conventional aluminum-nickel systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2948 | 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) | 0.00380 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5578 | eV/atom | — |