Lu₁Ga₁Pd₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining lutetium, gallium, and palladium. This is a research-phase material with potential applications in advanced electronic and thermoelectric devices, belonging to the broader family of rare-earth intermetallics that exhibit semiconducting behavior. Materials in this compositional space are investigated for niche applications where the specific electronic properties of rare-earth–transition-metal combinations offer advantages over conventional semiconductors, though industrial adoption remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 121.4 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 16.70 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01130 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8630 | eV/atom | — |