Lu2Al1Zn1 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining lutetium, aluminum, and zinc—a rare-earth metal system designed to explore novel electronic and structural properties beyond conventional semiconductors. This material belongs to the research domain of high-performance intermetallics and rare-earth semiconductors, where it may offer unique band structure characteristics or thermal stability advantages for specialized applications. Such ternary compounds are typically investigated for potential use in next-generation optoelectronics, thermoelectric devices, or high-temperature semiconductor applications where conventional silicon or III-V semiconductors reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 69.47 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 45.94 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01380 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3930 | eV/atom | — |