YPt5 is an yttrium-platinum intermetallic compound, a hard metallic material from the rare-earth/platinum family. It is primarily investigated in research and specialized high-temperature applications where exceptional hardness and chemical stability are required. This material is notable for combining platinum's corrosion resistance with yttrium's lightweight contribution, making it of interest for extreme-environment components, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to conventional superalloys or refractory metals.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 28,098.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,973.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5774 | 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) | 0.02690 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6892 | eV/atom | — |