LaSb

semiconductor
· LaSb

LaSb is a rare-earth antimonide compound semiconductor composed of lanthanum and antimony, belonging to the family of semimetallic intermetallic compounds. It is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and low-temperature transport applications, where its electronic band structure and phonon scattering properties make it relevant for cryogenic devices and specialized heat-to-electricity conversion systems. While not widely commercialized in mainstream applications, LaSb and similar rare-earth pnictides are studied as candidates for high-performance thermoelectric materials and quantum transport research, offering potential advantages over conventional semiconductors in extreme low-temperature and high-field environments.

thermoelectric devicescryogenic electronicsquantum transport researchlow-temperature sensorsresearch compoundssemimetallic applications

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
55.83
GPa—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2600
-—
Shear Modulus(G)
35.96
GPa—
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Density(ρ)
6.222
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
0.8000
eV—
↳
0.02950
range 0.000–0.05900median of 2 measurements
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-14.45
µV/K—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-1.327
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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