YZn

YZn is a stable metallic intermetallic compound formed from yttrium and zinc.

YZn
Crystal structure of YZn
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About YZn

YZn is a metallic intermetallic compound composed of yttrium and zinc. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration within its binary system. Its metallic nature suggests high electrical and thermal conductivity, making it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state physics studies.

The compound is characterized by significant structural diversity, with numerous reported arrangements documented across materials databases. This high degree of structural data richness highlights its importance as a model system for understanding alloying behavior and phase stability in rare-earth zinc systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for YZn, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

61
4 databases, 15 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of YZn. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: medium

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

2
jarvis, materials_project

Space Group Consensus

All match
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting YZn.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where YZn is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state physics studiesAlloy development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YZn, answered from cross-validated data.

What is YZn?

YZn is a stable metallic intermetallic compound formed from yttrium and zinc.

More questions
What is YZn used for?
YZn is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state physics studies, and alloy development.
What is the band gap of YZn?
YZn is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is YZn a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is YZn thermodynamically stable?
Yes — YZn sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of YZn are known?
61 structures of YZn are reported across 4 databases, spanning 15 distinct space groups.
How is YZn synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for YZn include solid state (2 procedures documented).
What elements does YZn contain?
YZn contains Y and Zn (2 elements).
Where does the data for YZn come from?
YZn data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable binary intermetallic, YZn serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the interaction between rare-earth elements and transition metals. It exemplifies the structural complexity often found in these metallic systems, providing a benchmark for predicting phase formation and stability in similar binary alloys.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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