La1Zn1 is an intermetallic compound combining lanthanum and zinc in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the rare-earth zinc intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in hydrogen storage, energy conversion, and advanced functional materials where rare-earth-transition metal combinations offer unique electronic or catalytic properties. The lanthanum-zinc system is notable for its potential to exhibit improved performance in applications requiring specific lattice structures or electronic configurations compared to single-phase metallic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3700 | eV/atom | — |