Nb₁Zn₃ is an intermetallic compound combining niobium and zinc in a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound belongs to the family of binary intermetallics and is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production. Potential applications leverage its semiconducting properties in specialized electronics, thermoelectric devices, and advanced material systems where the unique electronic structure of niobium-zinc phases may offer advantages in niche applications such as sensors or photovoltaic research.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 123.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 73.18 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04780 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1650 | eV/atom | — |