SbLa is an intermetallic compound combining antimony and lanthanum, belonging to the rare-earth semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where rare-earth intermetallics are explored for their potential to convert thermal gradients to electricity or generate/detect light at specific wavelengths. While not yet widely deployed in high-volume industrial production, compounds in this family are being investigated as alternatives to conventional semiconductors in niche applications requiring high-temperature stability or specialized electronic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 55.83 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 35.96 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.06740 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.327 | eV/atom | — |