Nb₁In₁Pt₁ is an intermetallic compound combining niobium, indium, and platinum in equiatomic proportions, classified as a semiconductor with potential for specialized electronic and thermoelectric applications. This is a research-stage material that exploits the electronic properties of platinum and the refractory character of niobium to explore new device physics in the intermetallic family. Interest in such ternary compounds typically centers on high-temperature stability, narrow bandgap behavior, or unusual electronic transport properties for niche applications in extreme environments or advanced functional devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,071.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -530.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02370 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1080 | eV/atom | — |