PrH3 is a rare-earth metal hydride compound belonging to the lanthanide hydride family, where praseodymium (Pr) combines with hydrogen to form a semiconducting phase. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for hydrogen storage, energy applications, and functional electronic devices, leveraging rare-earth hydrides' unique ability to store and release hydrogen while exhibiting tunable electronic properties. Compared to conventional semiconductors, rare-earth hydrides like PrH3 are notable for potential applications in clean energy systems and as functional materials in hydrogen-based technologies, though they remain largely experimental outside specialized research programs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,234.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,831.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02090 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5610 | eV/atom | — |