YbGa is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of ytterbium and gallium, belonging to the family of rare-earth-containing ceramics. While not widely commercialized, this material is primarily of research interest for advanced applications requiring combinations of thermal stability, electrical properties, and mechanical rigidity that can be achieved through rare-earth intermetallic phases. Its development is driven by semiconductor, optoelectronic, and thermal management research communities exploring alternatives to conventional ceramics and metals in extreme environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,323.6 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2200 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,995.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3201 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01450 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5928 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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