CePtBi is an intermetallic compound combining cerium, platinum, and bismuth, belonging to the family of rare-earth-based semiconductors with potential topological properties. This is primarily a research material rather than an established commercial material, studied for its electronic structure and potential applications in quantum phenomena such as topological insulation or unconventional superconductivity. Interest in this material stems from the combination of heavy transition metals (Pt) with rare earths (Ce) and semimetals (Bi), which can produce exotic electronic behavior relevant to next-generation quantum device platforms.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 85.07 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 27.04 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00310 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9350 | eV/atom | — |