YNi₄B is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, nickel, and boron, belonging to the rare-earth nickel boride family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for applications requiring high hardness and thermal stability, particularly in wear-resistant coatings, hard facing alloys, and advanced composite reinforcement. Its notable characteristics include excellent resistance to deformation at elevated temperatures and strong ceramic-like bonding properties, making it a candidate for specialized industrial applications where conventional metallic alloys reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22,691.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,940.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2691 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.1633 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5122 | eV/atom | — |