Ni₂Zn₁Tb₂ is an intermetallic compound combining nickel, zinc, and terbium (a rare-earth element), classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound rather than a mature commercial material; it represents exploration within the rare-earth intermetallic family for potential applications leveraging the magnetic and electronic properties of terbium combined with the thermal and structural contributions of nickel and zinc. The material's development context suggests investigation into magnetic semiconductors or magnetoelectric devices where rare-earth coupling could enable novel functional performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13,353.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,444 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5140 | eV/atom | — |