YHoAl2 is an intermetallic compound composed of yttrium, holmium, and aluminum, belonging to the rare-earth aluminum intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature structural applications and magnetic applications, where the rare-earth constituents provide potential for enhanced hardness and thermal stability compared to conventional aluminum alloys. Limited commercial deployment exists; the material is investigated in academic and specialized aerospace contexts for potential use in extreme-environment systems where lightweight refractory properties are valued.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1992 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 5.530 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01350 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4418 | eV/atom | — |