Pr1Cd2 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound composed of praseodymium and cadmium, belonging to the rare-earth cadmide family of materials. This compound is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production, investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices and optoelectronic systems where rare-earth intermetallics offer tailored electronic properties. The material represents an exploratory composition within the broader class of rare-earth semiconductors, whose stiffness and structural characteristics make them candidates for specialized electronic and photonic applications requiring engineered band structures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,109.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,859 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01250 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3800 | eV/atom | — |