YMgAl is an experimental intermetallic compound combining yttrium, magnesium, and aluminum, representing a research-phase material in the lightweight high-strength alloy family. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, this composition targets applications requiring the combination of low density with elevated stiffness and thermal stability—characteristics sought in aerospace and automotive sectors where weight reduction directly impacts performance. The material exemplifies ongoing development in rare-earth reinforced lightweight alloys, though engineers should verify availability, manufacturing scalability, and long-term property stability before design consideration.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 57.44 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 57.44 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.3180 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1953 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 43.92 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 43.92 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.273 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -37.03 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3746 | eV/atom | — |