Ce₄Zn₃Sb₈ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining rare-earth cerium, zinc, and antimony elements. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth antimonides and related Zintl phases, which are primarily of research interest for their unique electronic and thermal properties rather than established industrial production. The compound is investigated in materials science contexts for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, solid-state electronics, and advanced functional ceramics where rare-earth intermetallics show promise for managing heat-to-electricity conversion or specialized semiconductor behavior.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2620 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.481 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00950 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6617 | eV/atom | — |