YCo is a rare-earth cobalt intermetallic compound belonging to the family of yttrium-cobalt systems, which are typically investigated for permanent magnet, high-temperature structural, or magnetic refrigeration applications. This material represents a research-phase compound rather than a commodity alloy; yttrium-cobalt phases are studied primarily for their magnetic properties and potential use in specialized high-performance contexts where conventional cobalt alloys are insufficient. The specific phase designation and thermal/mechanical stability make it relevant to materials scientists exploring advanced magnetic materials or high-temperature applications, though industrial adoption remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 69.90 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | -1.140 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 29.70 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | -3.370 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.209 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 14.50 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2839 | eV/atom | — |