Description

Yttrium-Nickel Alloy, YNi5 is a high-performance intermetallic compound engineered for advanced material science and industrial applications. This specialized alloy is valued for its unique magnetic, hydrogen storage, and catalytic properties, offering critical performance in demanding technological environments. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in sectors such as hydrogen energy, permanent magnets, and specialty metallurgy seeking reliable, high-purity material solutions.

Application

• Hydrogen Storage Materials: A key component in metal hydride systems for solid-state hydrogen storage due to its favorable absorption/desorption characteristics.
• Permanent Magnets: Used in research and development of novel rare-earth transition metal magnets with tailored magnetic properties.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized chemical synthesis and hydrogenation reactions.
• Specialty Alloying: An additive in the production of advanced nickel-based superalloys to enhance high-temperature performance and oxidation resistance.
• Research & Development: Fundamental material for academic and industrial R&D in intermetallic chemistry, solid-state physics, and energy materials.
• Electrode Materials: Investigated for use in battery technologies and electrochemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium-Nickel Alloy, YNi5
CAS No.	12333-67-4
Molecular Formula	Ni5Y
Molecular Weight	371.11 g/mol
Synonyms	YNi5 Alloy; Nickel Yttrium Alloy (YNi5); Yttrium Nickel (1:5); YNi5 Intermetallic; Y-Ni Alloy; Yttrium Pentanickel; Nickel-Yttrium Compound
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Quality Control

Our Yttrium-Nickel Alloy, YNi5 is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) for precise elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 easily oxidized; for long-term storage, maintaining an inert atmosphere (e.g., under argon) is recommended to preserve material integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray metallic pieces or powder
Phase Purity (by XRD)	Primary phase: YNi5
Yttrium (Y) Content	≥ 23.9 % (w/w)
Nickel (Ni) Content	Balance
Metallic Impurities (ICP-OES)	≤ 0.5 % (total)
Oxygen Content	≤ 1.0 %
Particle Size (Powder grade)	Customizable (-100 mesh, -325 mesh, etc.)

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