Sn4Nd2 is an intermetallic compound combining tin and neodymium, belonging to the rare-earth tin family of semiconducting materials. This compound is primarily of research interest for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic semiconductors, and advanced electronic systems where the coupling of rare-earth magnetic properties with tin-based electronic structure offers unique functionality. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream industrial applications, materials in this family are investigated for their potential to enable next-generation energy conversion and specialty semiconductor devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 57.49 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 32.03 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00550 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6570 | eV/atom | — |