YFe2 is an intermetallic compound in the rare-earth iron family, where yttrium combines with iron in a 1:2 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the Laves phase compound group and is primarily investigated for advanced magnetic and high-temperature applications due to its crystalline structure and metal-ceramic hybrid characteristics. Industrial adoption remains limited, with most applications concentrated in research contexts for permanent magnets, magnetocaloric devices, and high-temperature structural components where the rare-earth iron chemistry offers tailored magnetic properties or thermal stability beyond conventional ferrous alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,013.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,620.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2556 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.995 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -10.63 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.00210 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.1285 | eV/atom | — |