Pr1Sm1Zn2 is an intermetallic compound combining rare-earth elements (praseodymium and samarium) with zinc, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound studied for its potential electromagnetic and thermal properties arising from the rare-earth active sites. The material family is notable in the rare-earth intermetallic research space for exploring how lanthanide combinations might enable novel functional properties in applications requiring magnetic or electronic control, though it remains primarily in experimental development rather than established industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 56.27 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 29.14 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3580 | eV/atom | — |