YbCu3 is an intermetallic compound composed of ytterbium and copper, belonging to the rare-earth metal family of materials. This compound is primarily of scientific and research interest rather than widespread industrial use, studied for its unique electronic and magnetic properties that arise from the interaction between ytterbium's f-electrons and copper's d-electrons. Engineers and materials scientists investigating advanced functional materials—particularly in applications requiring specialized electromagnetic or thermal responses—may consider YbCu3 for experimental device development or as a reference compound for understanding intermetallic behavior in rare-earth systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3591 | 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) | 0.2287 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1189 | eV/atom | — |