Pr₂Zn₆P₆ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining praseodymium (rare earth), zinc, and phosphorus in a structured lattice. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial compound; it belongs to the family of rare-earth zinc phosphides being explored for their electronic and photonic properties. The compound is of primary interest in materials science laboratories investigating novel semiconductors with potential applications in optoelectronics, thermoelectrics, and solid-state physics research where the rare-earth component can introduce unique magnetic or luminescent behavior.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 73.34 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 45.21 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04850 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6290 | eV/atom | — |