Ce₁Ni₂P₂ is an intermetallic compound combining cerium, nickel, and phosphorus, belonging to the rare-earth transition-metal phosphide family. This material is primarily of research interest for its potential in thermoelectric and magnetocaloric applications, where the rare-earth cerium component can provide strong electronic correlations and magnetic interactions. It represents an emerging class of materials explored for energy conversion and refrigeration technologies, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established thermoelectric alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000600 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9910 | eV/atom | — |