V1Sn1Rh2 is an intermetallic compound containing vanadium, tin, and rhodium in a 1:1:2 ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound that belongs to the family of transition metal intermetallics, which are studied for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, high-temperature electronics, and catalytic systems where the combination of refractory metals offers thermal stability and unique electronic properties. The material's value lies in its potential to exhibit improved performance in extreme environments compared to conventional semiconductors, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further characterization and scalability studies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 189.7 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -2.600 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00830 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2210 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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