Nd₁B₂Rh₃ is an intermetallic compound combining neodymium, boron, and rhodium—a ternary system that exhibits semiconductor behavior. This material is primarily of research and academic interest, explored for its potential in advanced electronic and thermoelectric applications where rare-earth intermetallics offer tunable electronic properties and thermal transport characteristics. The combination of rare-earth (Nd) and transition metals (Rh) with boron creates a complex crystal structure typical of materials investigated for solid-state device applications, though it remains largely experimental rather than commercially established.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 29,811.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14,066.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00970 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6550 | eV/atom | — |