Sn4Rh4 is an intermetallic compound combining tin and rhodium in an equiatomic ratio, representing a research-phase semiconductor material in the noble metal-base alloy family. This compound is primarily of interest in materials science research for exploring electronic properties and potential thermoelectric or catalytic applications, rather than established industrial use. The combination of a precious metal (rhodium) with tin suggests investigation into high-performance semiconducting behavior, corrosion resistance, or specialized electronic device applications that leverage intermetallic ordering.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 137.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 51.14 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01800 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3950 | eV/atom | — |