Ni₂Zn₂ is an intermetallic compound in the nickel-zinc binary system, classified as a semiconductor with potential for electronic and structural applications. This material belongs to the family of ordered intermetallics and represents a research-phase compound; it is not widely commercialized but is studied for its electronic properties and potential use in advanced alloy development where precise phase control is critical. Engineers would consider this material primarily in research contexts involving high-temperature semiconductors, magnetic materials, or composite reinforcement where the specific nickel-zinc phase structure offers advantages over conventional binary alloys or single-element alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 148.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 68.40 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2550 | eV/atom | — |