YNi₄P₂ is an intermetallic compound composed of yttrium, nickel, and phosphorus, belonging to the rare-earth transition-metal phosphide family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than a mainstream engineering material, with potential applications in catalysis, energy storage, and advanced functional materials where the combined properties of rare-earth and transition-metal phases offer enhanced performance. Engineers would consider YNi₄P₂ for specialized applications requiring catalytic activity, hydrogen interaction, or electrochemical function rather than as a structural material.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2545 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8338 | eV/atom | — |