B2 Rh2 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound based on rhodium with a B2 (CsCl-type) crystal structure, representing a research-phase material in the rhodium intermetallic family. While not widely commercialized, rhodium-based intermetallics are investigated for high-temperature structural applications and catalytic systems due to rhodium's exceptional corrosion resistance and thermal stability. This material would be of interest to researchers exploring advanced intermetallic semiconductors for niche applications requiring both electronic properties and extreme environmental resistance, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending further characterization and scale-up development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 278.3 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 109.2 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02050 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3420 | eV/atom | — |