Ca1Pr1Cd2 is an intermetallic compound combining calcium, praseodymium (a rare earth element), and cadmium. This ternary phase is primarily of research interest rather than an established commercial material; compounds in this family are typically investigated for their electronic, magnetic, or catalytic properties that may emerge from rare earth–transition metal interactions. While cadmium-containing materials face regulatory restrictions in many applications due to toxicity concerns, research into such compounds continues in specialized contexts where their unique electronic or structural properties are being characterized for potential advanced device applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00490 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4240 | eV/atom | — |