YFe2Si2 is an intermetallic compound in the rare-earth iron silicide family, combining yttrium with iron and silicon in a stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, studied for potential applications requiring the unique combination of metallic bonding with intermetallic ordering. Engineers would consider YFe2Si2 in specialized applications where its specific stiffness characteristics and thermal properties might offer advantages over conventional alloys, though commercial availability and processing maturity remain limited compared to conventional steel or aluminum-based systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,534.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,871.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2049 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6811 | eV/atom | — |