YbIn is an intermetallic compound combining ytterbium and indium, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic ceramic family. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest, studied for its electronic, magnetic, and thermal properties within fundamental materials science rather than high-volume industrial production. The YbIn system is investigated as a potential candidate for specialized applications in rare-earth electronics, cryogenic devices, and materials with tunable magnetic or semiconducting behavior, though practical engineering adoption remains limited compared to established ceramics or conventional alloys.
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| 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) | 0.00580 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5659 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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