Lu5Pb3 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining lutetium and lead, representing a rare-earth heavy-metal system with potential applications in specialized high-density materials research. This is primarily an experimental material studied for its unique combination of density and elastic properties rather than a commercially established engineering ceramic. The material family is of interest in research contexts exploring advanced intermetallic phases for applications requiring high stiffness-to-weight considerations in extreme environments, though practical industrial deployment remains limited due to lead content regulations, cost, and processing complexity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,659.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,917.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4140 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.7752 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.4843 | eV/atom | — |