Nb1Cd3 is an intermetallic compound in the niobium-cadmium system, classified as a semiconductor material with potential applications in electronic and photonic devices. This compound represents a research-phase material within the broader family of transition metal-cadmium intermetallics, which are studied for their electronic band structure properties and potential use in specialized semiconductor applications. The material's notable stiffness characteristics make it of interest for fundamental materials research, particularly in investigating how intermetallic ordering affects electronic and mechanical properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 98.73 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 50.42 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00300 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1220 | eV/atom | — |