Sn4Dy2 is an intermetallic compound combining tin and dysprosium, belonging to the rare-earth tin family of semiconducting materials. This compound is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production, being investigated for potential applications leveraging its electronic properties and the unique characteristics of dysprosium as a rare-earth element. Engineers evaluating this material would typically be exploring advanced semiconductor, magnetic, or optoelectronic applications where rare-earth-tin compounds offer properties distinct from conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 62.52 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 39.15 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6010 | eV/atom | — |