Ce₂Os₄ is an intermetallic compound combining cerium and osmium, belonging to the class of rare-earth–transition-metal semiconductors. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial use, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic materials, and advanced electronic components where the unique electronic structure of cerium combined with osmium's high density and stability could provide advantages. The compound represents an exploratory material in the rare-earth metallurgy space, relevant to researchers developing next-generation semiconductors and functional intermetallics for extreme-environment or high-performance applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00230 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2870 | eV/atom | — |