Lu₁Rh₂Pb₁ is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium, rhodium, and lead—a ternary system that belongs to the broader class of rare-earth-transition metal intermetallics. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its electronic structure and potential quantum properties rather than established industrial production. Interest in this compound family stems from the unique electronic behavior that emerges when rare earths (like lutetium) are combined with precious metals (rhodium) and main-group elements (lead), making it a candidate for investigating magnetism, superconductivity, or topological phenomena in solid-state physics applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00520 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5960 | eV/atom | — |