YZn2Si2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound belonging to the family of rare-earth zinc silicides, combining yttrium with zinc and silicon elements. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural ceramics and electronic materials where the combination of metal and silicon phases offers unique thermal and electrical properties. Engineers would consider this compound for specialized applications requiring controlled ceramic-metal interactions, though its use remains largely experimental pending further characterization and cost-benefit analysis against conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1857 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3114 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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