YZn5

ceramic
· YZn5

YZn5 is an intermetallic ceramic compound in the yttrium-zinc system, representing a specialized class of materials that combine metallic and ceramic characteristics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications where thermal stability, hardness, and controlled mechanical properties are needed in high-temperature or specialized environments. The compound's unique crystal structure and elastic properties make it relevant for advanced material systems where conventional ceramics or alloys fall short.

research and developmenthigh-temperature structural applicationsintermetallic compoundsadvanced ceramicscomposite reinforcementspecialty refractory materials

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
78.74
GPa
78.74
GPa
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
0.1439
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2451
-
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
48.36
GPa
48.36
GPa
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Density(ρ)
6.724
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
0.000
eV
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
9.373
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.01640
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.2983
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.