Description

Yttrium Aluminide CAS NO 12043-30-0 is an advanced inorganic intermetallic compound composed of yttrium and aluminum. This material is valued for its exceptional high-temperature stability, oxidation resistance, and unique mechanical properties, making it a critical component in demanding industrial environments. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the aerospace, defense, and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring superior performance under extreme conditions.

Application

• High-Temperature Structural Components: Used in aerospace and jet engine parts, such as turbine blades and thermal barrier coating systems, due to its excellent oxidation resistance and strength at elevated temperatures.
• Advanced Ceramic and Composite Materials: Serves as a reinforcing phase or precursor in the production of high-performance ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) and metal matrix composites (MMCs).
• Coating and Surface Engineering: Applied in protective coatings for components exposed to corrosive and high-heat environments to extend service life.
• Research & Development: Utilized in laboratories for developing new intermetallic alloys, studying high-temperature material behavior, and catalysis research.
• Electronics and Semiconductors: Potential use in specialized electronic applications, including thin-film deposition for optoelectronic devices.
• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): Employed as a powder feedstock for manufacturing complex, high-performance parts via direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) or similar techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium Aluminide
CAS No.	12043-30-0
Molecular Formula	AlY (commonly represented for the YAl phase; other stoichiometries exist)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Yttrium Aluminum Alloy; Yttrium-Aluminum Intermetallic; YAl; Aluminum Yttrium Alloy; Yttrium Monoaluminide; Yttrium Aluminum Compound; Y-Al Alloy
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Yttrium Aluminide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including phase identification, elemental composition verification, and particle size distribution testing. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent oxidation or degradation. Isolate from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to metallic solid powder or lumps
Phase Purity (YAl)	≥ 99% (by XRD)
Yttrium (Y) Content	Balance
Aluminum (Al) Content	Balance
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-45 µm, -325 mesh)
Trace Metals (ICP-OES)	≤ 1000 ppm total
Oxygen Content	≤ 1.0%
Nitrogen Content	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.