Ca₁Pb₃ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the calcium-lead system, classified as a semiconductor with potential applications in thermoelectric and electronic materials research. This compound represents an experimental/emerging material within the broader family of metal intermetallics, where the specific crystal structure and electronic band structure create semiconducting behavior useful for solid-state device applications. The material's combination of metallic and semiconducting characteristics makes it a candidate for investigating novel transport phenomena and potential device integration in environments where alternative semiconductors may be cost-prohibitive or functionally limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 41.33 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18.62 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00520 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3680 | eV/atom | — |