Nd1Pb3 is an intermetallic compound composed of neodymium and lead, belonging to the family of rare-earth lead compounds that exhibit semiconductor properties. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where the combination of rare-earth elements and heavy metals can produce useful electronic band structures. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream industrial production, compounds in this family are investigated for potential use in specialized cooling devices, thermal energy conversion systems, and as precursors for more complex rare-earth semiconductor phases.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 51.87 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17.44 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00540 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3850 | eV/atom | — |