YbYAl4 is an intermetallic compound composed of ytterbium, yttrium, and aluminum, belonging to the rare-earth metal family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in advanced thermal management, electronic device substrates, and specialized high-temperature applications where rare-earth intermetallics offer unique combinations of thermal and electrical properties. The ytterbium-yttrium-aluminum system is studied for its potential in cryogenic applications and as an alternative material for specialty aerospace or nuclear contexts where conventional metals reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.955 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.00850 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4758 | eV/atom | — |