Lu2 is a semiconductor compound based on lutetium, the heaviest lanthanide element, likely investigated for advanced optoelectronic and high-energy physics applications where rare-earth semiconductors offer unique electronic properties. This material represents research into lanthanide-based semiconductors, which are explored for specialized applications requiring high atomic number elements, strong spin-orbit coupling, or unique band structure characteristics. Lu2 and related lutetium compounds remain primarily in the research domain, with potential relevance to next-generation detector materials, scintillators, and high-frequency electronic devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 49.67 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 32.50 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — |