Ni₁Zn₁Sb₁ is a ternary intermetallic semiconductor compound combining nickel, zinc, and antimony in equimolar proportions. This material belongs to the family of half-Heusler or related intermetallic semiconductors, which are primarily investigated in research contexts for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications rather than established industrial production. The compound is notable for its potential in next-generation energy conversion and solid-state device research, where the combination of these elements offers tunable electronic properties and moderate mechanical stiffness suitable for thin-film or device-layer applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 91.23 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 34.28 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00600 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2090 | eV/atom | — |