Pr1Cd3 is an intermetallic compound composed of praseodymium and cadmium, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, with applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetocaloric systems, and advanced electronic components where the unique electronic properties of rare-earth-cadmium phases can be exploited. Engineers would consider Pr1Cd3 when conventional semiconductors are inadequate for low-temperature applications, quantum device development, or when the strong magnetic and electronic coupling in rare-earth intermetallics provides a critical advantage over standard alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,359 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,257.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02580 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3380 | eV/atom | — |