Sn₁Pt₁U₁ is an intermetallic compound combining tin, platinum, and uranium in equiatomic proportions, classified as a semiconductor material. This is an experimental research compound rather than a commercially established alloy; such ternary systems are typically investigated for exotic electronic properties, high-temperature stability, or nuclear-related applications where the combination of refractory (uranium) and noble-metal (platinum) elements offers potential advantages. The material family represents a frontier area in materials science where unconventional alloying strategies are explored to achieve properties inaccessible in binary or conventional systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 115.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 34.80 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03290 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5100 | eV/atom | — |