Nd₄In₂ is an intermetallic compound composed of neodymium and indium, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic semiconductor family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential applications in thermoelectric devices and advanced electronic materials, where the combination of rare-earth and post-transition metal elements offers possibilities for tuning electronic and thermal transport properties. Engineers considering this compound should note it remains largely experimental; it would be selected over conventional semiconductors in specialized research applications where rare-earth electronic structure or specific crystallographic properties provide advantages in emerging technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 49.06 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18.73 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01010 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3560 | eV/atom | — |