La2ZnNi is an intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, zinc, and nickel, belonging to the rare-earth metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest for energy storage and hydrogen absorption applications, particularly in nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery electrodes and hydrogen storage systems, where its crystal structure enables reversible hydrogen uptake. Engineers consider La2ZnNi-based compositions when designing advanced battery materials or hydrogen storage devices requiring high cycle stability and hydrogen capacity, though it remains largely in development rather than widespread industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.847 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1087 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2958 | eV/atom | — |