Nd₁Bi₁ is an intermetallic compound composed of neodymium and bismuth, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and electronic applications, where rare-earth bismuth compounds are investigated for their potential in solid-state cooling, power generation, and specialized semiconductor devices. Compared to conventional thermoelectrics, rare-earth intermetallics offer tunable electronic properties and the possibility of enhanced performance at specific temperature ranges, though commercial adoption remains limited and most applications remain in the development or laboratory phase.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,740.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,174.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2048 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.000 | eV/atom | — |