Lu1Sc1Zn2 is an experimental ternary intermetallic compound combining lutetium, scandium, and zinc—rare earth and transition metal elements—with potential semiconductor properties. This research-phase material belongs to the broader family of rare-earth zinc intermetallics, which are investigated for electronic and optoelectronic applications where lightweight, thermally stable compounds with tunable band structures are advantageous. While not yet commercialized at scale, such materials are of interest in advanced device development where conventional semiconductors reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,718.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,126.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02370 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3910 | eV/atom | — |