YbCo₃B₂ is an intermetallic compound combining ytterbium, cobalt, and boron, belonging to the rare-earth transition-metal boride family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial use, investigated for its potential in high-strength applications and magnetic or electronic functionality due to the rare-earth ytterbium component. Engineers would consider this compound in exploratory projects requiring lightweight high-modulus materials or functional intermetallics, though its limited availability and processing maturity make it suitable mainly for specialized aerospace, defense, or advanced materials research rather than conventional industrial applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 194.1 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 106.7 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.721 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -18.21 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00910 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4591 | eV/atom | — |