YIn5Co is an intermetallic compound containing yttrium, indium, and cobalt, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential applications in thermoelectric devices and magnetic systems, where the combination of rare-earth and transition metals can produce desirable electronic and thermal transport properties. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering, YIn5Co represents the type of multicomponent intermetallic that researchers explore for high-performance energy conversion and advanced functional applications where conventional alloys fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2750 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00530 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2570 | eV/atom | — |