YMgCu is a ternary intermetallic compound combining yttrium, magnesium, and copper, representing an emerging class of lightweight metallic materials with potential for structural applications requiring high specific stiffness. This material family is primarily investigated in research contexts for aerospace and automotive applications where weight reduction is critical, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established aluminum or titanium alloys. The yttrium addition provides strengthening mechanisms and thermal stability, while the magnesium content contributes low density—making YMgCu a candidate for next-generation lightweight structural alloys in energy-intensive industries.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 59.57 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 59.57 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 1.375 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3388 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 21.52 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 21.52 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.744 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 1.600 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.7076 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4575 | eV/atom | — |