Ni₃Sb₁ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound formed from nickel and antimony, belonging to the family of metal-antimony semiconductors that are primarily of research interest. While not widely commercialized, this material is investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices and optoelectronics, where the intermetallic structure and semiconducting properties could enable efficient energy conversion or light-emitting functionality; compared to conventional semiconductors, intermetallic compounds like Ni₃Sb₁ offer the possibility of tunable electronic properties and integration with metallurgical processing techniques, though they remain largely in the exploratory phase of development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 163.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 48.08 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01570 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.06300 | eV/atom | — |