Sb8Pd4 is an intermetallic compound combining antimony and palladium in a defined stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the class of metal-metal intermetallics with potential semiconductor or semimetal behavior. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, studied for its electronic structure and potential applications in thermoelectric or catalytic systems where transition metal-main group combinations offer tunable properties. Intermetallics of this type are evaluated as alternatives to conventional semiconductors when unique crystal structures or electron configurations are needed to achieve specific functional requirements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00580 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3120 | eV/atom | — |