Cu₂InPr is an experimental ternary intermetallic compound combining copper, indium, and praseodymium. This material belongs to the rare-earth-containing semiconductor family and is primarily of research interest for exploring novel electronic and magnetic properties that may arise from the combination of transition metal (Cu), post-transition metal (In), and rare-earth (Pr) elements. Applications are largely exploratory at present, with potential relevance to advanced thermoelectric devices, magnetoresistive sensors, or specialized optoelectronic components if performance characteristics prove competitive with established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 78.13 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 27.80 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3120 | eV/atom | — |