LaZn₄ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining lanthanum and zinc, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than widely established in high-volume production, with potential applications in advanced thermal management, hydrogen storage, and catalytic systems that leverage rare-earth intermetallic properties. Engineers would consider LaZn₄ when conventional metallic or ceramic alternatives cannot meet combined requirements for thermal conductivity, chemical stability, or functional properties in specialized environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.737 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3918 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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