Lu1 Pd1
semiconductorLu1Pd1 is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium and palladium in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the class of rare-earth–transition-metal semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices, hydrogen storage systems, and advanced electronic materials where rare-earth metallics offer unique electronic band structures. The lutetium–palladium system is studied for its potential to combine palladium's catalytic properties with lutetium's rare-earth electronic characteristics, making it a candidate for emerging technologies that require specialized electronic or catalytic behavior at operating temperatures where conventional semiconductors are limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |