Sr8Sn4 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the strontium-tin family, classified as a semiconductor with potential applications in thermoelectric and electronic device research. This material is primarily of academic and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, representing exploration of tin-based intermetallics for advanced electronic and thermal management applications. Engineers would consider Sr8Sn4 for specialized research contexts where novel semiconducting intermetallics offer advantages over conventional Si or Ge-based systems, though maturity and scalability differ significantly from mainstream semiconductor alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,051.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,320.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04310 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7090 | eV/atom | — |