PrSb
semiconductor· PrSb
PrSb is an intermetallic semiconductor compound composed of praseodymium and antimony, belonging to the rare-earth pnictide family of materials. This compound is primarily of research and specialized interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where its narrow bandgap and rare-earth electronic structure offer potential advantages in temperature sensing, infrared detection, and thermal energy conversion devices. Engineers consider PrSb when conventional semiconductors (Si, GaAs) cannot meet requirements for rare-earth-dependent properties or when operating conditions demand the unique electronic characteristics of lanthanide-based compounds.
thermoelectric devicesinfrared detectorsrare-earth semiconductorsresearch applicationstemperature sensorsquantum materials research
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 62.02 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.5000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21.75 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | 6.545 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.6600 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -16.83 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.236 | eV/atom | — |
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