YCu

metal
· YCu

YCu is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium and copper, belonging to the rare-earth metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, being studied for potential applications in high-performance systems where the combination of rare-earth and transition-metal properties could offer advantages in thermal management, electronic, or structural applications. Engineers would consider YCu in early-stage projects requiring materials with tailored stiffness and density characteristics, particularly where yttrium's high melting point and copper's thermal conductivity might be leveraged synergistically.

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Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries
70.24
GPa
70.24
GPa
73.33
GPa
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
0.00255
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries
0.2851
-
0.2900
-
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries
35.23
GPa
35.23
GPa
35.18
GPa
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Density(ρ)
5.881
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
11.09
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
-0.2004
eV/atom
-0.3242
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.