Dy₁Rh₅ is an intermetallic compound composed of dysprosium and rhodium, representing a rare-earth transition metal system that exhibits semiconductor behavior. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, investigated for its potential in high-temperature applications and advanced electronic devices where the combination of rare-earth and noble metal properties may offer unique thermal stability or magnetic characteristics. The dysprosium-rhodium family remains largely in the experimental phase, with applications contingent on further development of processing methods and verification of performance advantages over more conventional semiconductors and intermetallics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27,313.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,369.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00200 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3140 | eV/atom | — |