Lu1Sb1 is a binary intermetallic compound composed of lutetium and antimony, belonging to the rare-earth pnictide semiconductor family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential in thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, leveraging the unique electronic properties that arise from rare-earth–pnictide interactions. Lu1Sb1 and related compounds in this family are of interest to materials scientists studying narrow-bandgap semiconductors and may offer advantages in specific high-temperature or radiation-resistant device environments, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to more mature semiconductor platforms.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00950 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6850 | eV/atom | — |