Ni₂GaZr is an intermetallic compound combining nickel, gallium, and zirconium, classified as a semiconductor with potential applications in advanced materials research. This ternary system represents an experimental composition that combines the properties of Heusler-like intermetallics with zirconium's high-temperature stability, making it of interest for emerging technologies requiring semiconducting intermetallics. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering, materials in this family are being investigated for thermoelectric devices, high-temperature electronics, and next-generation catalytic applications where conventional semiconductors face thermal or chemical limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 156.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9.640 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01260 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5530 | eV/atom | — |