Lu₁Sb₂ is an intermetallic compound composed of lutetium and antimony, belonging to the rare-earth pnictide family of semiconductors. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for thermoelectric applications and solid-state electronic devices, where rare-earth antimonides are explored for their potential to convert heat to electricity or serve as narrow-bandgap semiconductors. Its rarity and synthetic complexity limit widespread industrial adoption, but it represents an important material platform within the broader class of rare-earth compounds being evaluated for next-generation power generation and sensing technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000600 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2040 | eV/atom | — |