YUAl4 is an intermetallic compound composed of yttrium and aluminum, belonging to the rare-earth aluminum family of metallic materials. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, explored for applications requiring the combination of light weight with high-temperature stability and unique electronic or magnetic properties that intermetallics can provide. Its adoption remains limited compared to conventional aluminum alloys, but it represents the broader potential of rare-earth intermetallics in advanced aerospace, thermal management, and functional material applications where conventional alloys reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2161 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.724 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.09610 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2829 | eV/atom | — |