YFeF5 is an yttrium-iron fluoride compound that falls within the rare-earth fluoride metal family, representing an emerging functional material primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production. This material exhibits properties relevant to magnetic, optical, or electronic applications that exploit the yttrium-iron coupling, with potential use in specialized high-performance contexts where fluoride-based materials offer advantages in thermal stability or chemical inertness. The compound's relative scarcity in commercial deployment suggests it remains under investigation for niche applications or as a precursor to engineered ceramics and composites, rather than as a commodity engineering material.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,397 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,550.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1223 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.5600 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 7.632 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -148.7 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1883 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.170 | eV/atom | — |