Ni1Sb1Tb1 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining nickel, antimony, and terbium in a 1:1:1 stoichiometry. This is an experimental or research-phase material within the rare-earth intermetallic family, studied primarily for potential thermoelectric, magnetocaloric, or advanced electronic applications where the magnetic properties of terbium and the semiconducting behavior of the Ni-Sb framework may be exploited. The material remains largely in development; engineers considering it would typically be working on next-generation energy conversion, magnetic refrigeration, or specialty semiconductor devices where rare-earth doping provides functional advantages over binary or ternary alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 94.10 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 55.86 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.08260 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9260 | eV/atom | — |